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Simpsonwood Preschool
is excited to announce the addition of their new
Kindergarten Readiness program for the 2017-2018 school year.
Please join us for our
Open House, Friday
January 13th, 9:30-11:30.
Meet the teachers, learn about the curriculum, and ask questions. Please contact
Sally Katz for more information.
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To hear the
Sermon from
January 8, 2017
5 Keys of Discipleship:
Relationship With Jesus
Dr. Brian Clark
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SUNDAY ON MONDAY
7:00 pm
In the Chapel at
Simpsonwood Park!
Please join us there!!
Park ONLY in designated parking.
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Stewardship Update
2017 Greater Things
Stewardship Journey
Pledges Received: 220
Pledge $'s Received: $1,202,775
Thank you to everyone who has turned in their pledge cards.
If you have not turned in your pledge card, please prayerfully consider your pledge.
Simpsonwood needs your support!
To submit your Commitment Card y
ou can:
- Mail it in or place it in the offering plate or
- go to our website and click the pledge now button
- click the button here:
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Christmas Poinsettias Need a Home
The poinsettias are beautiful and a great addition to our Christmas decorations. Now they all need a home. Please stop by and pick up 1 (or more) anytime from now through Sunday, January 8th. After January 8th we will get rid of all of them.
If you keep them watered, they will retain their blooms for 2-3 months.
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January 18, 2017
5:30-6:30pm
Main Meal: Meat Loaf, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad, Bread and Dessert - $7.00
*Alternative Meal: Half portion of Main Meal - $4.00
*Cheese Pizza Meal - 1 slice pizza, salad, dessert - $3.00
Register for dinner in the front office or
Spring 2017 Refuel Adult Class Offerings!
What a great way to grow in faith and fellowship!
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FREEDOM FOR THE FUTURE
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Freedom for the Future debt reduction efforts.
As of today, here is where we are with our Freedom to the Future Journey:
152 pledges = $986,686
Already received and paid on the loan: $773,964
The loan balance is now $50,739
What a great response from our members!
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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
Winter/Spring Term of Sunday School - Started Sunday, Jan. 8th
Sunday School is from 9:50 - 10:50am. The younger children (3yr olds through 2nd Grade) meet downstairs
in Building B. The older children (3rd - 5th Grade) meet in the trailer (front of Sanctuary) for a program called
"Cross Training."
Please note....children must be 3 by Sept. 1, 2016 and potty trained to participate in the 3's
class. Children must be 4 by Sept. 1, 2016 to participate in the 4's class.
Children under the age of 3 participate
in our childcare program, which is on the lower level of Building B (RM #104).
Mission 252 & the 4th/5th Grade Bible Study - Started Wednesday, Jan. 4
Mission 252 is our midweek program (from 6:30 - 8:00pm) for children ages PreK - 3rd Grade. Mission 252 includes
30 minutes for games/activity, 30 minutes for music, & 30 minutes for story. The 4th/5th Grade Bible Study also
45's - Started Sunday, Jan. 8.
The 45's is for all current 4th and 5th graders. The 45's group is held on Sunday evenings from 5:00 - 6:30pm.
There is 30 minutes for dinner, 30 minutes for prayer/study, and 30 minutes for games.
Director of Children's Ministry
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Youth News this Week
'LIVE'
this Sunday, January 15th.
Confirmation resumes January 15th.
What is going on in YOUR youth program?
Make sure to click on our blog.
*1/15 Confirmation class returns at 9:50am
*1/15 LIVE-Retro Video Game night
*1/18 Small Group returns at 6:30-8:00 with 'Bingo Night'
*1/21 Confirmation Retreat
*1/22 LIVE-'Donut Night'
*1/25 Youth Council Meeting
*1/29 LIVE-'Who is Barabbas?'
*2/5 LIVE-'Super Bowl' kickoff at 6:30pm (TBD)
*2/12 LIVE-'pre-Valentines'
Other Future Events to Note:
*2/25 Talentpalooza - Youth Mission Fundraiser
*3/17,18,19 - 7&8 grade Retreat
*7/9-14/17 Summer Mission Trip to Western Carolina
Service Spotlight
*February 2 - 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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Click the icon to see our Facebook page!
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Limited openings still available for
for the school year 2016-2017.
OPEN REGISTRATION
SCHOOL YEAR 2017-2018
ON JANUARY 25TH
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Sally H. Katz
Director, Simpsonwood Preschool
Voted one of the top preschools for 2016 by Inside Gwinnett Magazine
770-441-9444
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UMW Treasurer Needed
Our UMW Treasurer is nearing the end of her 4 year
term of office which is most allowed for an individual. A UMW officer period runs for 2 years but Pam was gracious to extend to a 2nd term. Please prayerfully consider if you can assist doing this position which would include training until year end and move into the role in January. If you want information on what this entails please contact
Pam Reilly 770-242-6579.
JOY Circle
Second Tuesday of Every Month
(Except June, July, August)
Joy Circle meets next on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017, at 11 a.m. in rooms 110-111, Building C (FLC). We will continue in "Choose Joy" by Kay Warren. Have a Blessed, Healthy and Joyful New Year!!!
Blessings-Peggy
JOY Circle Leader:
Friendship Circle
First Wednesday of Every Month
(Except June, July, August)
Date: Wednesday, February 1
Time: 9:30am-Noon
Hostess:
Heidi Dangremond
5170 Cottage Farms Road
Alpharetta, GA 30022
678-473-7761 or 678-907-4977
Study:
What Makes You Happy by Andy Stanley
Friendship Circle Leader:
Grace Circle
First Tuesday of Every Month
(Except June, July, August)
Date: Tuesday, February 7th
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Study: "For the Love" by Jen Hatmaker
Where: TBD
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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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.
NCM Linen Sorting: If you would like to go call or email Pam Reilly at 770-242-6579 or
pwrjr@aol.com
Friday, January 13:
SUMC LIFE GROUP IS HOSTING A "LUCKY FRIDAY THE 13TH POTLUCK SUPPER"...
Where...Simpsonwood UMC in the Family Life Center
When...Friday, January 13th at 6:30 PM
Why...To share a meal, have some fun, and spread the good luck!!!!
Some lucky foods....pork, round things like meat balls etc.(so the luck doesn't escape), black-eyed peas and any thing else you want to bring. Please do not bring a dessert unless you check with me first (we tend to get too many desserts at times). Wear your lucky shirt or bring a lucky token to share (it's show and tell time)!!
If you will be joining us please let me know so I can plan on the number of fancy place settings of plastic utensils and paper plates I will need. Hope you can join us then!
NOTICE!!!
Please make certain that you add me to your email list so you will get my emails. Thanks, Barb
BBaumgarth@aol.com
Click here for a brochure with more information about LIFE Ministry.
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Young Harris Scholarship Fund
The Young Harris Scholarship Fund has funds available whenever we have interested applicants from our church youth. Chris Mixer, Director of Student Ministries, and Michelle Wehrheim, Youth Administrative Assistant, make information about Young Harris and the available scholarship known to eligible students at Simpsonwood.
Students that receive the Simpsonwood scholarship usually receive matching funds from the United Methodist Leadership Scholars program (UMLS).
The UMLS program is designed to encourage active UM students to attend a United Methodist-related college or university by offering these funds. The UMLS program is part of the UMHEF funds (Higher Education Funding).
Scholarship Committee policies:
Application Deadlines
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- Applicants must come before the SUMC YHC Scholarship Committee by November 1.
- Applicants should apply to YHC by mid-October.
- Applicants should come before the SUMC YHC Scholarship Committee as soon as they are accepted to YHC to apply for scholarship funds.
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Can you crochet or knit??
We Need YOUR Help!
The Prayer Warriors are almost completely out of prayer shawls to give to the precious members and friends that are going through a difficult time and need prayer. We use the shawls to remind them that they are being prayed for on a weekly basis in our Prayer Warriors ministry.
We need shawls for men and women, young and old!! If you can minister in this way please contact Jann Roeder. We have some funds to help you to purchase the yarn.
Thanks so much for all you do!!
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Yoga @ Simpsonwood 
The next six week session would include the following dates:
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2 and 9
Thursdays at 9:30am
The cost is $50 for 6 weeks, $10 to drop into single classes.
Even if you haven't joined us before, newcomers are welcome!
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El Salvador Mission Trip
New Date: May 30-June 7, 2016
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First Thursday
of Every Month
and
February 2
March 2
We could really use a few more volunteers on
Thursday nights.
If you can join us please let me know!!
Various ways you can offer
serving support:
- Bake Cookies, brown chicken and cook rice the Thursday morning of at 9am
- Prepare casseroles and salad - Thursday at 1pm
- Pack and load church van - Thursday at 4:30pm
- Drive the Van - Thursday at 5
- Participate at Safehouse ( package the food, interact with the visitors, deliver the message / scripture )
- Meet at church by 5pm to carpool / ride in the van
- Meet at Safehouse by 6:15pm
- Deliver the message
- Music
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HOPE Ministry.........
SUMC's ONLY home-grown ministry!!
HOPE Ministry ended up in the
BLACK for 2016!!
Praise God oh me of little faith!!!
I really didn't see this coming but a few faithful donors remembered us in December
and we are now up and running for 2017!!
I PRAY YOU WILL JOIN US!!!
Praise God from Whom ALL blessings flow!!
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord." (Luke 4:18, 19 NKJV)
more involved with HOPE Ministry.
There are always fun and exciting ways to be HIS hands and feet.
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Jann Roeder
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