FUMC Weekday Ministry Preschool and Kindergarten
registration
is underway for the 2018/2019 school year. Weekday provides a loving, warm, and exciting learning environment for children ages one through five. To learn more and to set up a tour, visit www.mariettafumc.org/weekday . (Nancy Tatnall ext. 842)
Men's Small Group Bible Study of Isaiah: The Story of Israel's Prophet.
Join other men in a study of scripture lead by Rev. Brian Smith. Often named "the fifth gospel," the book of the prophet Isaiah has more to say about Israel's coming Messiah than any other Old Testament book. Fridays at 6:30 a.m., and begins March 16.
(Forrest Cate, ext. 806)
Learn more about our mission trip to the Republic of Georgia
on Wednesday, March 14 at 6 p.m. in Room 104. Find additional information at
www.mariettafumc.org/georgia
. (Forrest Cate, ext. 806)
Note: New Day for the annual Easter Egg Hunt.
Palm Sunday, March 25 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Enjoy traditional egg hunt, picnic lunch, and other fun activities. Plus, a photo op with the Easter Bunny! (Kelly Duncan, ext. 812)
Come support the Youth Missions Program
at the annual Spaghetti Luncheon on February 25 in the Family Life Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come eat and hear about our upcoming trip to Nicaragua and Peru! (Mike Smith,
mikesmith@mariettafumc.org)
The Grief Support Group
begins Wednesday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the parlor. It will meet for six consecutive weeks and is accompanied by the workbook,
Good Grief
, which will be made available at the first class meeting. The cost of the book is $15. (Rev. Lori Ethridge, ext. 835)
March 8-10. Save the date for Little Lambs.
Clean out your closets and get ready to sell at Little Lambs children's consignment sale! Sign up to consign and/or volunteer here, visit www.mariettafumc.org/littlelambs.
Sign up today for service opportunities
in the new year. Visit
www.mariettafumc.org/serve
for more information and to sign up for Global Day of Service, Habitat for Humanity, Parking, Meal service at the MUST Ministries Homeless Shelter and The Extension addiction recovery centers. (Forrest Cate, ext. 806)
Altar Guild Service Opportunities
. Altar Guild is seeking new members to assist with candles, communion, and pew readiness. Contact Beth Dawson at ext. 829 or bethdawson@mariettafumc.org to learn more.
Parents Day Out serves the church and the community by caring for children ages 2 months through 5 years old. The program features special activities such as art, music, sensory/science play as well as free and outdoor play daily. E-mail
jennascanling@mariettafumc.org for additional information and reservations. (Jenna Scanling, ext. 865)
You may now access wi-fi throughout the church.
Look for the network FUMCGuest. The password is openhearts.
Registration for the Senior High
Spring Break Mission Trip is open. Cost is $1,200. There are only 20 spots. Make sure to mark your calendars. E-mail Jessica Ferguson at
jessicaferguson@mariettafumc.org
for additional information. (Jessica Ferguson, ext. 822)
Worship Services Live Streaming. For those unable to join us on Sunday mornings, our 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. worship services will be live streamed each week. On any electronic device-computer, tablet, or smart phone-simply go to our church website:
Congregational Care volunteers needed!
Are you willing to visit a homebound member of our congregation once a month? We provide flowers and you provide friendly conversation. Our list of members needing care keeps growing. Join us in this important ministry. (Erin Kimbrel, ext. 813)
Support Groups are available here at the church for a variety of concerns: grief, caring for a loved one with dementia, addiction, or other needs. Visit
www.mariettafumc.org/support for meeting times and details.
Serve with our Parking Ministry on Sunday mornings in half-hour and one-hour shifts from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Help members who have difficulty walking to and from worship and Sunday School. Training is provided.
Sign up here. (Forrest Cate, ext. 806)
The Hospitality Ministry is looking for friendly, creative, and energetic volunteers to help greet on Sundays, provide special event setup and décor, and be helpers at Church Family Supper on Wednesdays. (Beth Dawson, ext. 829)
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The Maryland State Boychoir
will join us in both worship services this Sunday. This outstanding group of men and boys will be in our area participating in a festival with our the Georgia Boychoir, and will sing several anthems as part of our regular worship. (Mark Ridings, ext. 815)
Join the Senior Adults
for lunch in the Reception Hall on Wednesday, February 21 to hear guest speaker, Richard Dumont from Mount Zion UMC on the topic, "Healthy Eating for Your Heart." Cost is $10. (Rev. Lori Ethridge, ext. 835)
Commitment Cards
are in the pews. If you haven't already, please make your 2018 financial commitment to our "The Story" Campaign.
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Connect Through Table Fellowship
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Wednesdays| 5:15 p.m. | Family Life Hall
$6 for children 11 years old to adult
$4 for children ages 3-10
Family maximum $20
February 21 Winter Break
No Church Family Supper
February 28 Baked potato, grilled chicken and side salad, biscuit and desserts
or
Brinner (Breakfast) Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, gravy, grits or cheese grits, fruit salad
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For more information about events
at First United Methodist Church of Marietta,
visit www.mariettafumc.org/events.
Men's Small Group
Friday, February 16
6:30 a.m.
Family Life Hall
Forrest Cate, ext. 806
forrestcate@mariettafumc.org
MUST Lunch
Friday, February 16
10 a.m.
Away
Mission Trip to Ethiopia Departs
Friday, February 16
Maryland Boy Choir
Sunday, February 18
Both Worship Services
Lenten Bible Study Begins
Wednesday, February 21
Rev. Brian Smith, ext. 840
briansmith@mariettafumc.org
No Church Family Supper (Winter Break)
Wednesday, February 21
Senior Adult Ministry Luncheon
Wednesday, February 21
Noon
Reception Hall
Lori Ethridge, ext. 835
loriethridge@mariettafumc.org
Men's Small Group
Friday, February 23
6:30 a.m.
Family Life Hall
Youth Missions Spaghetti Lunch
Sunday, February 25
11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Family Life Hall
Jessica Ferguson, ext. 822
Church Family Supper
Wednesday, February 28
5:15 p.m.
Family Life Hall
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