Socially distancing but still together. Our youth meet weekly on the loading dock of the Wesley Center for learning, prayer, and fellowship. Recently they cleaned and painted the loading dock.
This Sunday is Confirmation Sunday for some of our youth. Please be in prayer for those youth and their families celebrating this milestone.
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Tucker First UMC News
October 8, 2020
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Rev. Gerald Varner Preaching
Sunday, October 11 @ 11:00 am
The 11:00 am worship service will be an in-person service as well as live-streamed from the church's YouTube Channel. At a later time, the service will be available for viewing on the YouTube Channel. You can watch it all at www.tuckerfirst.org.
Our AV team continues to work on the audio-visual for the live-stream. Please be patient as they work to improve the service and your viewing experience. Any comments or suggestions about the service (issues noticed, good points, sound issues, etc.) should be emailed to Stephanie Shanholtzer at sshanholtzer@tfumc.org.
You can find out about the protocols and watch a fun video concerning in-person worship instructions and guidelines at www.tuckerfirst.org.
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Due to spacing restrictions, reservations are required for the in-person worship service. You can sign up at
This week, additional single seat reservations have been added to the Sign-up Genius. If there are no single spaces left, please go to the next available seat group on the reservation form. Questions? Please contact Stephanie Shanholtzer at sshanholtzer@tfucm.org.
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Stay Up to Date With the Weekly Spotlight |
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Where is the weekly church bulletin insert, The Spotlight? You can access a pdf version HERE. Then once you are on the web page, click the Spotlight graphic to download the file.
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Sunday Night Live!
Sunday evenings from The Table
Modern Worship
Led by Pastor Anne.
7:00 - 7:30 pm
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Health & Welfare Committee News |
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Tucker First Regathering Update |
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This week’s updated COVID-19 data can be found by clicking on the image to the right. The church website is updated weekly as new data is received.
The Health and Welfare Committee continues to review and discuss the most recent COVID-19 data each week to determine if the data meets the announced criteria for in-person worship.
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The Health and Welfare Committee also encourages everyone to get their flu shot this fall. It’s extra important this year because of the risk of compounding COVID-19 symptoms with the flu. For more information go to:
Flue shots are available at several local pharmacies, Often for free.
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Connect With Your Church Online |
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Whether it is a word from our pastors, a Sunday morning worship service, a children's Sunday School lesson, or an online meet-up with our youth, you can find connections and inspiration online for these troubled times. Go to www.tuckerfirst.org and see all the opportunities available.
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NOTE: Pastor Varner will be discontinuing this weekly Tuesday video. If in the future, there becomes a need for the video again, he will restart the series.
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You do not have to be a member of Facebook or the church Facebook page to view the Facebook Live event each Thursday at noon with Pastor Anne. |
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BYO Pumpkin to Carve
Friday, October 23 | 6:30 pm
Parking lot behind the Wesley Center.
We have decorating supplies for the small ones and we encourage you to wear your Halloween costume. You will have your own table to decorate and there will be prizes for the best pumpkin and best table decorations. There will also be games and music. Masks will be required and social distancing protocols will be observed.
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Disciple Bible Study Coming in 2021 |
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Rev Gerald has announced that he will begin a Disciple I Bible Study: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study, in January 2021. This study gives the Old and New Testaments equal time, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as a revelation of God. Disciple draws upon the work of scholars, the personal Bible reading and study of the participant, and dynamic group discussion to aid understanding of the Bible.
The study will last 34 weeks and will begin with the Old Testament, break for the summer, and start the fall with the New Testament. Workbooks will be ordered at the end of this year for those interested. Additional information will be provided in December. If you would like to sign up or have questions, please contact Stephanie Shanholtzer at sshanholtzer@tfumc.org.
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Mission and Volunteer News |
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Just Bakery Pop-Up Event at Tucker First UMC |
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Just Bakery Pop Up event this past Tuesday.
Just Bakery will be back in November on election day, Tuesday, November 3. They are partnering with Refugee Coffee for the pop-up event. Watch for additional information concerning location (Tucker First parking lot) and times.
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Immediate Needs in Our Community |
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The needs of our community and the activities of the mission committee are vast. Our mission team has many opportunities for you to volunteer through donations or in-person assistance. Whether you are staying at home or are comfortable getting out, there is an opportunity for you. You are invited to check out all the opportunities at www.tuckerfirst.org. Immediate needs in our community include:
NETWorks needs Saturday Volunteers
No volunteers are signed up for Saturdays in October
Volunteers needed for Action Ministries’ SuperPak deliveries
Six Friday volunteer slots in October still available
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Action Ministries SuperPaks Extended |
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The Action Ministries program, "SuperPaks" has been extended into December. This program provides non-perishable food items to children on Fridays to "get them through the weekend" with nutritious items.
Three teams of volunteers are needed every Friday between 4:30 and 5:30 pm to pick up, deliver, and distribute pre-made, “SuperPak” bags to three area distribution sites.
If you would like to know more about the Action Ministries SuperPaks program, please click on the Action Ministries logo.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, October 22
2:30 – 7:30 pm | Activities Center.
Volunteers Needed
We have several people that have already signed up to work the blood drive, thank you! Two more volunteers are needed for the following slots.
- Open volunteer slot from 4:15 - 6:15 pm
- Open volunteer slot from 6:15 - 8:15 pm
Blood Donors (aka Heros) Needed
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Thank you for your faithful contributions in 2020! It has been a very different and often difficult year for many people, but even with the challenges of 2020, we have been able to continue the work of the church because of the faithfulness of our congregation.
It is now time to start thinking about our 2021 financial commitment. Please consider your giving carefully and give what you are able. Commitment Sunday will be October 18. We look forward to seeing the ways Tucker First will be at work in 2021.
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Because You Give,
The Work of the Church Continues
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You are doing a great job of being faithful in your giving to Tucker First. Thank you!
Please remember to not let your church offering slip. Here is how you can give online and also setup reminders for your giving.
On the web: Use this link to get started
The Give+ app on your phone or other mobile device. Look for it in the App Store or Google Play. Setting up and making payments are quick and easy.
Text-to-Give at 833-488-6350. Simply type in the amount you would like to give and you will be prompted on how to complete the donation.
Remember - you can always drop your offering in the secure mailbox in front of the church.
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Shop Amazon. Help Tucker First. |
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Amazon Smiles is a program within Amazon.com where you can register a charity (in this case Tucker First) to receive .5% of your purchases on Amazon. Tucker First is now listed as a designated charity.
Go to smile.amazon.com via and designate Tucker First as your chosen charity or if you have the Amazon smartphone app, go to Menu>Settings>Amazon Smile>Generate Donation-ON. Questions? Contact Cindy Petersiel at cpetersiel@tfumc.org.
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Amazon Wish List for Weekday Preschool |
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Our Tucker First Weekday Preschool has developed a wish list on Amazon.com of books and items that they would like to have. This is a wonderful project for a Sunday School class or small group. You can find. the list online at https://tinyurl.com/preschoolwish
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Follow Us on Social Media |
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Check out these Facebook pages.
Additionally, the websites of the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church (ngumc.org) and the United Methodist Church (umc.org) are great resources for messages and stories of hope.
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Our prayer ministry lifts your concerns in prayer. You can now submit prayer requests online at www.tuckerfirst.org or you may contact the church office at 770-938-3030 with your prayer request.
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Tucker First UMC
5095 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084
770-938-3030
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Tucker First News is a publication of Tucker First United Methodist Church. |
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