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The Work Day scheduled for April 22nd has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
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This Coming Sunday,
April 23
New Sermon Series: If I Told You My Story:
The Power and Purpose of Story
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To hear the
Sermon from Easter Sunday,
April 16, 2017
Journeys With the Messiah:
Safe Harbor
Dr. Brian Clark
Gospel Challenge:
Invite Jesus to bring light to any darkness in your life.
Journeys With the Messiah: 
Safe Harbor
Rev. Amanda Lane
Gospel Challenge:
Invite Jesus to bring light to any darkness in your life.
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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.
NOTE: NO SUNDAY ON MONDAY ON May 28th.
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April 26, 2017
5:30-6:30pm
Main Meal:
Country Fried Steak, Mac-n-Cheese, Broccoli, 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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NEW STUDY BEGINNING Wednesday, April 12
Please join us!!
When Helping Hurts
When Helping Hurts
shows how some alleviation efforts, failing to consider the complexities of poverty, have actually (and unintentionally) done more harm than good. But it also looks ahead. It encourages us to see the dignity in everyone, to empower the materially poor, and to know that we are all uniquely needy-and that God in the gospel is reconciling all things to himself. 6 week course
Leader: Kevin Hill
Location: A - 107
Cost: $9 for the book.
* Study begins Wednesday, April 12 at 6:30.
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Debt Free Celebration, April 30
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Thanks Simpsonwood Family!!
Debt Free Celebration
Sunday, April 30
One Service at 11:00am
Note Burning and Church-wide Lunch following the Service.
Celebration helpers are needed:
Friday, April 28th:
10am-12 noon: Kitchen helpers to prepare pasta salads
Sunday, April 30th:
9-10:45am: Table decorating in the gym and serving and drink set ups in the kitchen
(From 11-12 we want everyone to enjoy the service.)
Sunday, April 30th:
12-1pm: Food servers, dessert platers, drink monitors, kitchen help
12:45-1:45: Kitchen serving help and clean up
Click here to sign up to help!!
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Join us for the National Day of Prayer.
Thursday, May 4
Sanctuary will be open for prayer from
9 am-5 pm
Prayer guides available.
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WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
In January, Simpsonwood began a community partnership with Pinckneyville Middle School to offer support to their new Saturday School initiative. Volunteers are being utilized to work with at-risk students on work completion to ensure success in school. Want to make a difference in the lives of our community's children? Consider giving an hour or two once a month to make a big impact. Contact Wendy Willis at wwillis@simpsonwoodumc.org for details. #simpsonwoodinservice #weloveourcommunity
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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
 Vacation Bible School
(July 17 - 21):
For one week every summer, children from age 4 through completed 5th Grade come to the church to enjoy a fun time of learning. The dates for 2017 are July 17 - 21; 9:30am - 12:30pm each day. Ages: (4 years old as of 9/1/2017) through completed 5th Grade only. Registration starts April 1 and ends on June 15th. Click here for registration form.
Director of Children's Ministry
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Youth News this Week
- LIVE youth group this Sunday (7:00-8:30pm).
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Summer Mission Trip is July 9-14
@ Western Carolina University.
We will show a video & have a 'preview event' after church Sun., April 30th.
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Save the Date: Sun., May 21 will be 'Youth Sunday' at the Renew Church Service (11:00 am), with an End-Of-School-Year luncheon for all youth.
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Make sure to click on our blog.
*7/9-14: Summer Mission Trip to Western Carolina
Click the "pay online" button
(mobile view need to scroll down)
Trip info:
July 9-14, 2017
All current 6th to 12th grade youth and their friends
$375.00 cost for trip
$100.00 deposit due NOW to secure your spot
$150.00 due by April 16 (new date)
$125.00 due by June 1 Final Payment (new date)
Service Spotlight
*May 4 - 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
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!
4/25 at 12noon - 2's classes Spring Musical
4/28 at 12noon - 3's classes Spring Musical
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Don't forget to register for summer camp!!
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Limited openings for SCHOOL YEAR 2017-2018!
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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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2017 Spiritual Growth/Social Action Retreat
April 28-29
at Rock Eagle 4H Camp, Eatonton, GA
JOY Circle
Second Tuesday of Every Month
(Except June, July, August)
We had twenty ladies at our meeting, April 11th. The UMW Bake Sale on Sunday, April 23rd is our next opportunity to share God's goodness. Susan Rivero will be collecting cookies, candy. canine treats, magazines, etc. for our troops that Sunday as well as Monday & Tuesday. Official packing day is Thursday, April 27th. Joy Circle's next meeting will be Tuesday, May 9th at 11:30 a.m. off campus at Pub Ten. Watch your emails for Barb Baumgarth's book prices for our Fall Study: plan to pay her at the May meeting. We welcome Mary Mason-Heinzmann as the Fall 2017 Leader for Joy Circle.
Blessings-Peggy
JOY Circle Leader:
Friendship Circle
First Wednesday of Every Month
(Except June, July, August)
Note: Date adjusted for Spring Break
No book study.
We will be having an end of the year brunch!
Date: Wednesday, May 3rd
Time: 9:30am-Noon
Hostess:
Debbie Lynn
5140 Edgerton Drive
Peachtree Corners, 30092
770-582-9069
Friendship Circle Leader:
Grace Circle
Various Tuesdays of Every Month
(Except June, July, August)
Date:
Tuesday, May 16
Time:
7:00-9:00pm
Study:
"For the Love" by Jen Hatmaker
Where: TBD
PS: If you would like to lead the chapters,
please sign up by clicking 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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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.
Thursday, May 4: (New date)
CDC was not able to accommodate us for a tour on April 20th...the new tour date is May 4 at 11 am...bus will leave church at 9:30 am...if you were on the original list and cannot make it for this new tour, please let me know. Also if you were not on the list but would like to join the group for this new date, please let me know...MUST KNOW IMMEDIATELY! List must be given to CDC Friday morning...if your name on your ID is different than what I normally list you as, please let me know. Transportation leaves church at 9:30 am -- $2 per person. If you were on the original list and I do not hear from you I will assume you are going on May 4.
Saturday, May 13:
JOHNS CREEK SYMPHONY "Sounds of the Big Bands" -- Saturday, May 13, at 8 PM at Johns Creek United Methodist Church.
Featured will be Joe Gransden Big Band, Georgia State Jazz Ensemble and the legendary jazz singer Carmen Bradford.
Normal ticket price for this event is $27 but your cost is $20 (LIFE will be defraying partial cost of the tickets.)
NCM Linen Sorting: If you would like to go call or email Pam Reilly at 770-242-6579 or
pwrjr@aol.com
If you have questions or want to make a reservation, please contact me. Thanks, Barb
770-418-1555
3095 Orchard Ridge Circle, Duluth, GA 30096
If you mail me a check or put one in the mailbox at church, please let me know.
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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WATER BOTTLE PROJECT
We kicked off our Spring support of cleanwater for Honduras on Easter Sunday. After the success of last years' water bottle project for HOI, Inc., we decided to do it again. Pick up a bottle at church entrances and collect your spare change through the end of May. This money directly translates into construction of water filters for villages in that country to improve the health of their people.
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IT IS ONLY 1 WEEK BEFORE THE HABITAT BLITZ BUILD AND AT LEAST 15 VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED ON MOST DAYS
The build dates are April 27(full), 28 & 29 and May 3, 4, 5, and 6. Please sign up to help build a home for Valeria and Richard Stubbs. The day by day work schedule is on the link provided above. Sign up on the link and please let Jim Sampson at 404-754-0843 or
sampsonjames@bellsouth.net
know when you do.
Please plan to join your brothers and sisters in Christ as we work together to give a deserving family a hand up.
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Simpsonwood UMC
2017 Mission Trip to El Salvador
It's not too early to start planning for the upcoming summer.
Please consider serving as part of the 2017 El Salvador Mission Team.
- No experience required.
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No language skills required
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Cost is $1200-$1300 (depends on airline ticket price)
2017 Mission Trip to El Salvador
flyer for more information
For more information contact:
Kevin Hill
678 296-5300
or
Amanda Lane
404 372-5131
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2017 Honduras Village Trip
Our mission village: June 17-24, 2017
- For ages 16 and older (by August 31, 2017)
Simpsonwood Honduras Team Coordinator:
HOI Executive Director & Simpsonwood Team Leader: Laurie Willing
Cell: 678-296-8446
Cell: 678-697-3601
2017 Trip Date: June 17th - June 24th Las Trojas
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First Thursday
of Every Month
May 4
June 1
July 6
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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The Good Samaritan Health Center is a Christian-based charity in downtown Norcross (5949 Buford Hwy.).
It desperately needs volunteer dentists and dental technicians. Since moving into their new facility, they have added six dental chairs and have been overwhelmed with demand for dental services from their uninsured patients. Currently, over three hundred individuals are waiting six weeks for an appointment. If you can help, please contact Gary Czajkowski, liaison for this charity, or Greg Lang, director of Good Sam.
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HOPE Ministry.........
SUMC's ONLY home-grown ministry!!
HOPE Ministry Families needs:
1 Queen Size bed with mattress
We are looking for lots of mentors for the 16 kids we sponsor. All ages, boys and girls. If you would like to get involved in our mentoring program contact
Jann Roeder. God honors us when we love the children.
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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Yoga @ Simpsonwood 
Please join us for Yoga in the FLC gym, every Thursday at 9:30 AM.
We practice yoga because it is essential for everyone to become the best caretakers we can be of the body, mind and spirit given to us by a loving Creator. Learning yoga poses is non-competitive, yet challenging as each person discovers places within themselves that are in need of balance and expansion.
In practicing yoga, we are:
- Using our bodies to stretch and open
- Using our minds to become aware of our potentials and our limits
- Using our spirits to recognize and acknowledge the Divine source of our lives
Some benefits of yoga are:
- We learn to value all aspects of our being
- We find enhanced healthfulness
- We cultivate peace in the midst of our non-stop stress-filled lives
PLEASE JOIN US and it's only $10 per session.
The next six week session would include the following dates:
March 30
April 6, 13, 20 (skip 27)
May 4 and 11
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!
Located in the gym in Family Life Center. 
Jill Knueppel, LMT, MDiv, APP, RYT
(pictured left)
Ga MT 000378
jklivewell@att.net
404-840-5612
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Jann Roeder
Simpsonwood United Methodist Church |
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