A Little Bit of This and That
I just returned home not long ago with my belly full of delicious pulled pork. I am not bragging, but it's true because this past Wednesday, we gathered for our Church Family Cookout, where there was plenty of delicious pork. It was so good to be together as a church for a meal. I learned that Wes Smith (Chair of Finance) had arrived at the church at 3 a.m. to smoke the pork in the church parking lot near the Park. Now that is a dedicated servant leader! A special thanks to Wes for sharing his culinary gifts and his precious time. Also, a special thanks to the staff and volunteers who helped to put together and serve the meal. The donations collected at the cookout will go toward Meals on a Mission to feed the hungry in our community.
If you worshiped in the Park last Sunday, you might have noticed that there was fresh pine straw put out and mulch laid down for the paths. A lot of hard work went into beautifying the Park for the fall. A special thank you to Forrest Cate and all those who participated and gave up their Saturday morning to come out and help. I know that those who worship and gather in the Park genuinely appreciate these efforts.
For those who may not attend but are wondering about Sunday Park worship, I am pleased to share that it is going well. We are averaging between 200-300 people on any given Sunday. It would not be a success if it were not for the generous gift given by the MFUMC Endowment Foundation. The Foundation provided the gift of our outdoor sound system and keyboard. We are grateful to Charlie Leonard (Chair of the Foundation) and the Foundation for this timely and generous gift. It has made all the difference in our worship experience. To find out more about the Foundation, I encourage you to go to https://www.mariettafumc.org/give/endowment/
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday either for Park worship or via Livestream. For those traveling for fall break, safe travels, and I hope your time away is one of peace and relaxation.
Faithfully yours,
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Sermon: "Jesus and the
Money Changers"
Rev. Chad Loucks
John 2:13-25
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SEPTEMBER IN THE PARK
SUNDAYS IN SEPTEMBER | 9AM IN THE PARK ON POLK | 9AM & 11:15AM ONLINE
Worship in the Park and Online
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Sept 27 - Traditional Worship with handbells and string quartet. After Worship in the Park, join us for donuts and coffee.
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- October 4
- Worship in the Park at 9AM with Holy Communion
- Drive-Thru Communion from 1PM-2PM in the Family Life Hall Breezeway
- Online Worship at 9AM & 11:15AM
- October 11
- Worship in the Park at 9 AM
- Online Worship at 9AM & 11:15AM
- October 18
- Worship in the Sanctuary at 9AM
- Worship in the Park at 11:15AM
- Online Worship at 9AM & 11:15AM
- October 25
- Worship in the Sanctuary at 9AM
- Worship in the Park at 11:15AM
- Online Worship at 9AM & 11:15AM
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IMPORTANT: We recognize that a number of our members are ready to return to in-person Sanctuary worship though there are many who are only comfortable with in-person Park or online worship. Here at Marietta FUMC, we are committed to meeting you where you are. As you can see above, on October 18 our plan is to move into the Sanctuary (COVID numbers permitting and with safety protocols in place) for our 9AM service while having Park worship at 11:15AM. To make this transition as smooth as possible and to keep everyone safe, we ask that you continue to register for worship each week! You can find the October Worship Registration Link below! |
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REWIRED: A NEW WAY OF DOING CHURCH
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 20
This week we continue our three-week Sermon Series, Rewired: A New Way of Doing Church. We will look at this rewiring and discover together new ways that we can continue to be the church even in the middle of a pandemic and still thrive!
Join us this Sunday in the park at 9AM or 9AM & 11:15AM online.
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NEW 3-Week Study Starting October 14!
Anti-Racism 101: Required Skills for White People who Want to be Allies - Zoom
Join Rev. Jacque Hodges for a 3-week Zoom study on October 14, 21, & 28 at 7 PM!
This online course centers on one big idea: the differences between anti-racism and defending oneself against charges of racism. As a 101 course, content will focus on defining anti-racism as interrupting and dismantling racism; identifying which actions fall into categories of anti-racism, avoidance, or defending oneself against charges of racism; and building resilience to white fragility. The three sessions will roughly fall under these categories: theory (big idea); practice (identifying the differences); personal (internal work).
Spiritual Formation 101 - Hybrid
Spiritual Formation 101 is a four-week introductory class that teaches us how to recognize the presence of God in our everyday lives. Rev. Amber Lea Gray and Rev. Beth Clark will share a weekly video that unpacks the language, tools, and importance of spiritual formation for the everyday Christian. If you have been wanting to go deeper in your relationship with God but don’t know where to start, then this is the class for you!
This will be a hybrid class taught in a Facebook group. You can watch the videos and interact each week at your own leisure, and then towards the end of the study there will be an option to gather in-person outside at the church.
Upper Room Zoom - Zoom
Each Wednesday, gather together on Zoom to share prayer, devotions from the Upper Room, and fellowship. Forrest Cate will help us share meaningful insights from our weekly devotion time, prayer for one another and our community, and share our faith. The Upper Room is a daily devotional guide and copies are available for pick-up from the church or online. For technical support, call our Zoom hotline at 678-653-1492.
Men’s Bible Study - Hybrid
Join the Men of the Church at 6:00PM on Tuesdays as we walk through the New Testament from Paul’s letters through Revelation. This discussion-based study provides insight into scripture through the experiences of one another and the scholarship of the DISCIPLE Bible Study Series. We will meet in person and have an opportunity for weekly check-ins on Zoom for those who can’t join in person. We will put our faith in action with service projects as well. Facilitated by Forrest Cate.
Carol Boone Ladies Bible Study - Zoom
Join us Thursdays at 9:30AM for a Zoom call to check in with each other, go through prayer requests, and have a short devotional. It will last about 30 minutes. It is the type of thing that you can join on Thursdays when you are available. Contact Martha Lee Sanders at trsanders@mindspring.com for more information!
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SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT
OCTOBER 16
Enjoy a great day of fellowship and friendly competition while raising money for Boy Scout Troop 277 and liveSAFE Resources. This annual tournament event, hosted by the Men of the Church, will be on October 16. Register individually or your team at mariettafumc.org/clays.
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LOCAL DAY OF SERVICE
OCTOBER 1O
Help serve our community through our next Local Day of Service from
9AM-12:00PM on Saturday, October 10. We will work on the No Sew Blanket Project, arrange home visits for some of our church members, and put together health kits. Go to mariettafumc.org/localday2020 for more details and to sign up!
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GOOD SAMARITAN COLLECTION
SEPTEMBER
The following items are low on donations: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap (in wrapper) shampoo, lotion, pocket tissue packet, notepad.
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MUSIC MINISTRY
PLAY IN THE PARK | CHAPEL CHOIR
We are excited to introduce, in conjunction with Children’s Ministries, “Play in the Park” every Wednesday from 4-6PM! Children ages 4 - 5th grade will learn music of the church, Bible stories and teachings, theater arts, and African drumming! Children will also be able to present music and skits monthly at family suppers and in Sunday worship (in small groups).
Chapel Choir welcomes all 6-12th graders. We rehearse on Wednesdays from 6-7:30PM and have small group gatherings from 3:30-5PM on Sundays in the Pavilion.
Even during these uncertain times, we are still safely learning powerful and transformative pieces of sacred music, sharing in devotions, and preparing for our many expeditions throughout the year, such as our Waterfall Hikes and our annual Summer Mission and Music Tour! We also offer a weekly Zoom session. For more information, e-mail: Catherine Moulton.
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ONLINE GIVING
Your gifts to the church make everything we do here at MFUMC, in our community, and in the world around us possible. Your gifts provide for worship, missions, Children’s and Youth programs, Christian education classes, music, community outreach, and so much more including the staff that allow these ministries to continue every day. Thank you for your generous and continued support.
Marietta First has several options for your online giving. Please CLICK HERE to give and learn more about other options for giving.
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MINISTRY IS HAPPENING!
STAY CONNECTED
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
Sundays
September 27 - Play and Pray, 3rd thru 5th grade, 2:00 - 3:30, Enjoy time with friends in God's creation! Play games, paint prayer rocks and learn different kinds of prayers. Sign up here!
Wednesdays
Weekly - Play in the Park, 4–5:30PM
More Opportunities
October 4 - Neighborhood Sunday School, interactive lessons and games coming to a neighborhood near you! Sign up for one location, see Sign Up Genius for details!
October 11 - November 15 - Flag Football and Cheer, ages 3K - 5th grade, Sunday afternoons from 2:00 - 3:00. Faith based, family friendly sports league in the beautiful park. Sign up here!
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FUSION YOUTH MINISTRY UPCOMING EVENTS
Fusion Youth: Our October “Fusion News to Know” goes out on Oct. 1st! Make sure you don’t miss it so that you can get your student registered for all the upcoming events we have planned. Spots will be limited so make sure you sign up on Oct. 1st! You can find it via Social Media, Email, and the Youth Website.
Due to fall break, we will not have Fusion Activities this Sunday evening/afternoon. We hope all of our students and families have a safe and blessed week as you relax, spend time together, or even travel!
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