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We LOVE Our Pastor and His Family!
On June 11th, we'll come together to worship and give thanks for the five years we have spent with Dr. Brian Clark and his family. There have been many notable events during his time with us at Simpsonwood United Methodist Church--a new emphasis on Discipleship, a marked increase in member participation and funding for Missions, the 25th Anniversary of Bethlehem, and, most significantly, the elimination of debt that had limited us for over 30 years.
We'd like to give Brian and Julianna a tangible thank-you on the 11th. If you'd like to participate, please make your check payable to SUMC and note
"Love Offering"
on the memo line and place your check in the offering plate or bring it to the office by June 7th.
Blessings,
Charles Battle
Chair, Administrative Council
Ken Cooke
Chair, PPR
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Save the Date
Sunday, June 11th
Farewell to
Dr. Brian Clark
10:00am Worship
"Brian's Top 10"
11:00am Reception in Building C
Come enjoy a fellowship tailgate "Georgia Style"
as we send off our pastor to serve as Superintendant in Athens, Georgia
Brian's favorite, KRISPY KREMES, for ALL
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To hear the
Sermon from
Sunday,
May 14, 2017
 If I Told You My Story:
Sharing the Roots
of Our Story
Dr. Brian Clark
Gospel Challenge:
Rekindle your passion for Jesus by remembering and thanking those who mentored you in faith.
If I Told You My Story:
Sharing the Roots
of Our Story
Rev. Amanda Lane
Gospel Challenge:
Think about and thank your faith mentor.
On Mother's Day, May 14th, we collected $490 for the
Wesley Woods Homes
. You can still contribute through May 28th. Checks may be sent or dropped off at the office or put in the collection plate. Be sure and indicate Wesley Woods on any donations.
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May 21, 2017 is Youth Sunday at Renew!
11 am - Gym
Simpsonwood's Student Ministries will be taking over Renew and leading worship.
Sophie Zetzsche is preaching!
We will also recognize our high school graduates at this service.
Bring your friends and join us!
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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 29th.
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MEET RACHEL!
Summer has officially begun for this college girl! Meet Rachel Havens- this year's Missions intern managing the Smart Lunch Smart Kid
outreach with Action Ministries. Rachel will be joining us in worship this Sunday as we kick off battling hunger with
SLSK2017. Check your calendars and SignUp NOW by
clicking here to serve our neighbors this Summer. You can make a difference in our community.
#summeratsimpsonwood #simpsonwoodinservice
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If you would like to serve as a Prayer partner for any of our upcoming trips, please contact Wendy at wendydwillis@gmail.com.
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Buildings & Grounds Director
Position Available
Buildings and Grounds Director position available for Simpsonwood United Methodist Church. Position includes responsibilities for overseeing campus maintenance. This includes hands on maintenance of campus buildings and equipment as well as directing repairs for larger maintenance jobs. This is a full time position.
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High School and College Graduates
SUMC would like to recognize our graduating seniors with a bulletin insert on May 21st. If you would like your graduate listed, please provide Michelle Wehrheim with the following information by May 15th.
High School
Graduate Name/High School/What college they will be attending or their plans
College Graduate
Graduate Name/College that they graduated from
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Summer Women's Bible Study
Sim
psonwood UMC
Building C - F110/111
June 6- July 25 * Cost $20
Register by email or call the church office.
Tuesday Mornings
: 10:00-12:00 * Leader: Zanese Duncan *
Tuesday Evenings
: 7:30-9:30 * Leader: Amy Coffee *
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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
Parents & Children,
I have been praying for all of you as the school year comes to a close. It is hard to believe there is only a
month left! With that being said, I wanted to update you on 3 amazing things that are happening with the
Children's Ministry! These are great ways for your child to be involved in missions and for him or her to
engage in the body of the church here at Simpsonwood UMC! We understand these are huge projects,
but this is what God is calling us to do. Thanks in advance for all your support!
#1 - Honduras Clean Water Challenge
Parents....we will be passing out water bottles to all the children at Sunday School, SCREAM, and Mission
252 during the next meeting times. This is a great project for your child to participate in! Every little bit
helps and will make a difference for God's Kingdom! You can also pick up extra bottles here at the church.
This money directly translates into construction of water filters for villages in Honduras to improve the health
of their people. Water bottles can be returned to my office. Over $10,000 was raised last year!!
#2 - 10,000 Canned Goods!! - Summer Canned Good Challenge for the Norcross Cooperative Ministries:
We are starting the collection now & will end the collection on Sunday, August 6th.
We are asking everybody to help with this goal (i.e. Families, Sunday School Classes, Children's/Youth Church Groups, Sports Teams, etc.)!!!
All canned goods will be donated to the Norcross Coop in an effort to alleviate some of the struggles they face during the summer months. Stay tuned for more information! Canned Goods will eventually be stored in the Sanctuary (we are working on an area and display), but in the meantime they can be brought to my office in Building B.
#3 - Vacation Bible School (July 17 - 21):
Don't miss out!!
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 has started. Click here for the form.
Spread the news....would love to have another massive group this summer worshipping our Lord and Savior!!
Please know that my door is always open if you need anything!
Director of Children's Ministry
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Youth News this Week
- LIVE youth group this Sunday
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Summer Mission Trip is July 9-14
@ Western Carolina University
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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
Service Spotlight
*June 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
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!
Graduation - Friday, May 19, 12:00 in the gym
Last Day of School - Friday, May 19
Limited spaces available in our summer camps.
Have a safe and happy summer!!
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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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UMW BAKE SALE
MAY 21, 2017
Please check your schedule and sign up to help with our bake sale to help fund UMW Missions. We need bakers, people to set-up/clean up and man the tables with all the goodies. This is an easy way to give back, so grab a friend or two and
sign up by clicking here!
JOY Circle
Second Tuesday of Every Month
(Except June, July, August)
We welcome Mary Mason-Heinzmann as the new Joy Circle Leader with Barb Baumgarth continuing as communications angel. Barb, you are a saint. It has been a joy to shepherd this circle over the pass four
years. Looking forward to supporting Mary. See you September 12th.
Blessings-Peggy
JOY Circle Leader:
Friendship Circle
First Wednesday of Every Month
(Except June, July, August)
We will meet again at the end of the summer. Info to follow.
Friendship Circle Leader:
Grace Circle
Various Tuesdays of Every Month
(Except June, July, August)
Grace Circle will meet Tuesday, May 23rd at 7:00pm at Pub Ten for Dinner, End of the Year Celebration.
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
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.
Save the date.....upcoming L.I.F.E. events......
- June 8 (Thursday) LIFE will be going to tour the FOX Theater on Thursday June 8. Tour time is 10 AM and bus leaves church at 8:30 AM. Cost for the tour is $15 each and is due May 25. Lunch after the tour at a place to be determined. SO GET YOUR RESERVATIONS AND MONEY TO ME BY MAY 25!!! This should be an interesting tour! (Caution -- it is a walking tour and steps are involved (a lot of steps).
- July 13 (Thursday) Chance to give back - we will be working at the Norcross Co-op/GA Dept of Labor Job Fair at the First UMC Norcross on Beaver Ruin...We need parking lot attendants as well as those who can work inside. Sign up with Barb - Starts at 9 am (bbaumgarth@aol.com)
- July 15 (Saturday) SUMC Family Life Center Gym - Line dancing and pizza - instructor will be there!!
- July 22 (Saturday) GWINNETT BRAVES GAME -sign up coming soon! Free hats!!
- August 19 (Saturday) LIFE Annual Low Country Boil - more information soon (5-9 PM)
- August 24 (Thursday) Braselton - MAYFIELD DIARY TOUR (9am-2 pm) More info soon.
- September 30 (Saturday) Sundaes on Saturday - Make your own Sundae and game night in the FLC in the Holy Rock CafƩ (5 - 9 PM)
- October 28 (Saturday) - Delta Museum Tour @ Hartsfield Jackson - Bus leaves at 9 am. More info soon.
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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Dear Members,
This article from InTouch Ministries tells a good picture and story of the work Reed Skinner does in FHK. I wish I could explain as well as this does, soooo....
Yes, he's my son, but he is a man of God and on loan to so many.
God Bless,
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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.
Please return by May 31st.
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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
770-734-9118
Cell: 678-296-8446
770-441-2181
Cell: 678-697-3601
2017 Trip Date: June 17th - June 24th Las Trojas
Here is a list of items still needed this year:
Please donate your supplies by Sunday, May 28th so we can be ready for packing day!!
Toys:
Jumping Ropes
Frisbees
Hacky Sacks
Any outdoor toys you can think of
Medicines
Children's Tylenol
Children's cough medicine
Children's vitamins
Adult multi-vitamins
Prenatal vitamins with iron
Band-Aids
Pepto-Bismol
Tylenol
Triple antibiotic cream
Anti-fungal cream
Hydrocortisone cream
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First Thursday
of Every Month
June 1
July 6
August 3
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
 Thanks to the generosity of many SUMC members we enjoyed a fantastic MOTHER'S DAY EVENT
with our HOPE families! We had a picnic, played games and took family pictures as a gift to each family. Everyone involved had a great time.
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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Veterans' Breakfast & Seminar
Hosted by Crowell Brothers Funeral Home
Friday May 19th at 8:30 am at JR's Log House Restaurant 6601 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Norcross, GA 30092
Join us with your family for a free breakfast and seminar and discover your veteran funeral beneļ¬ts. Honor your service while protecting your loved ones.
Please RSVP at (770) 448-3072 or email Kathy Alfonzo at
kalfonzo@crowellbrothers.com.
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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:
May 18 and 25
June 1, 8, 15 and 22
We will meet in the Gym of the Family Life Center except on June 1 and 15. On these two days we will meet in Room 110/111 in the Family Life Center.
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
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