Happy Easter From Fitzgerald Field! |
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Tucker First UMC News
April 9, 2021
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"Songs of the Heart"
Rev. Gerald Varner, preaching
Sunday, April 11
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Disciple Study Theme
Worship | Songs of the Heart
Pastor Gerald is aligning his Sunday sermons with the weekly Disciple themes/ chapters.
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Worship is a key component to our relationship with God. At Tucker First, we offer several ways for you to participate in worship.
- Attend the 11:00 am traditional service this Sunday in-person (please remember to RSVP below).
- Watch a live-stream of the 11:00 am Sunday worship service from your home..
- View any worship service on our Tucker First UMC YouTube channel.
- Attend the 7:00 pm Sunday Night Live! service in the Chapel starting Sunday April 18 (Please remember to RSVP below). Live-streaming of this service will also be available.
However you come to worship, we are glad you are with us.
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RSVP Needed for In-Person Worship |
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Our traditional service, held on Sundays at 11:00 am in the Sanctuary, will resume in-person worship beginning Sunday, April 11.
In order to keep our attendance numbers at a safe level, congregants will need to register weekly either by clicking on the button below or by contacting Stephanie Shanholtzer in the church office at sshanholtzer@tfumc.org.
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The Table, our modern worship service, will resume Sunday Night Live! in-person worship on Sunday, April 18 at 7:00 pm. in the Chapel.
In order to keep our attendance numbers at a safe level, congregants will need to register weekly by clicking on the button below or by contacting Stephanie Shanholtzer in the church office at sshanholtzer@tfumc.org. |
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Videos of any of the live-streamed services are available on the church website at www.tuckerfirst.org or the Tucker First UMC YouTube channel at
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Tucker First News and Notes |
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Greeters Needed for Sunday Worship |
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In person worship is back! We are all so excited to be able to gather together for worship. Easter worship at Fitzgerald Field gave us a taste of that wonderful feeling and now it's time to gear up to welcome members and guests as we open the doors of the church. To do this, we need greeters.
We would love to have you join us as we greet people at the front door of the church. We will continue to use our COVID protocols of temperature taking, wearing masks, and using hand sanitizer until the numbers and recommendations indicate that we can move to the next phase.
Please consider volunteering to serve in this role and help us come back! To volunteer you can sign up at by clicking on the button below or contact Dara Duggan at daraduggan@gmail.com
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Lay Webinar With Bishop Sue |
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All North Georgia Conference laity are invited to "come to the table" for a webinar with Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson on Monday, April 19, at 6:30 pm on the future of the church. Please register for this one hour webinar by April 16.
To register, please click on the graphic to the left..
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New Women's Exercise Class |
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Join the Silver Sneakers every Tuesday and Thursday beginning Tuesday, April 13. This is a one-hour low impact stretching and chair yoga class for women. Class begins at 1:30 pm in the Chapel.
Because the activity is indoor exercise, the group is asking that all participants are fully COVID vaccinated and wear masks while in the class. The cost is $3 per class. Questions, please contact Carolyn Masters at 770-938-0087.
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Health & Welfare Committee Reports |
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The Health and Welfare Committee has made the decision to resume in-person worship for the 11:00 am and the 7:00 pm Sunday services. This decision is contingent upon the local COVID-19 risk level staying steady at its current level. When the church does open back up, we will adhere to the CDC recommended safety protocols including social distancing and mask wearing.
You can find the most recent reports on the church website at
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Emory Expands Vaccine
Appointment Website
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In response to the expanded list of qualified persons to receive the vaccine, Emory Healthcare is rolling out an expanded website to register persons for the vaccine.
You are also encouraged to use the State of Georgia's COVID appointment website. Both sites are listed below.
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Donations Still Accepted for
the Tucker Mission Garden
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Work is already underway installing community garden beds around the church. The vision is that this will be a true outreach into the community and will provide fresh produce for our neighbors at NETWorks. Please consider joining our efforts with your prayers, your time, or your financial support. You can donate by clicking on the button below. Questions? Contact Pastor Anne at anne.cumings@ngumc.net.
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Message From Our Finance Committee |
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Hello, Easter People! A year into this pandemic, the Finance Committee would like to share an update on our church finances. Tucker First is fortunate to have faithful givers and contributions have only been about 5% below average. We have been able to continue our programs remotely through strong expense management.
In 2020, Tucker First paid 100% of our apportionments to the North Georgia conference, something many churches were unable to do. As well, we upgraded our technology to support live streaming services that have helped bring us together.
We are excited about the opportunities 2021 will bring, especially as we return to in-person services! The Finance Committee is planning to offer a session on the church finance process in the summer, so be on the lookout for that announcement. Thank you for your generosity. Questions? Please contact Lauren Ledford at ledford@earthlink.net.
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Native American Special Offering Sunday |
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Through the Native American Special Offering on April 18, the General Board of Global Ministries provides grant funding for strengthening and developing ministries within the Native American community including providing scholarships for aspiring seminary students.
Through your Faith Promise pledge, you have already instructed the mission committee to send funds for this ministry. If you would like to give beyond your pledge, please send your contribution to the church office. Questions? Contact Cindy Petersiel at cpetersiel@tfumc.org
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Summer Opportunities for Children |
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The Tucker First Children's Ministry has put together a variety of short-term day camps for children and youth this summer. All camps and programs take place at Tucker First and the descriptions of the camp can be found by clicking the registration tabs of each camp (when available). Qustions? Contact Mimi Sanders at mimi_sanders@tfumc.org. |
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Forefront Arts Acting Class
June 7-11
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Ages 3-5 | 5-7 | 8-14
Registration link pending.
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"Under the Sea"
Musical theater acting class with Friday performance..
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Forefront Arts Acting Class
June 7-11
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Ages 8-14
Registration link pending.
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"World of Wizardry"
Acting class with Friday performance.
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Vacation Bible School
June 21-25
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Rising Kindergarten-6th grade
Online registration for Vacation Bible School will be on the church website next week.
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If you are a youth or an adult, be sure to register to be a VBS volunteer. Click the button below. |
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Grow Day Camp
July 12-16
First grade - 6th grade
Christian-oriented day camp focusing on fun, relationships, and growing spiritually.
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Power Sports Camp
July 19-23
9 am - 12:00 pm
Ages 5-12
This is a mini sports camp.
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Forefront Arts Acting Class
June 29 - July 2
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Ages 3-5 | 5-7 | 8-14
Registration link pending.
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"Animal Kingdom"
Musical theater acting class with Friday performance.
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Forefront Arts Acting Class
June 29 - July 2
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Ages 8-14
Registration link pending.
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"Clues, Melodramas, & Mysteries"
Acting class with a Friday performance.
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Opportunities For Mission |
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Calling All Runners!
This year, Wellroot Family Services is celebrating 150 years of caring for children, youth, and families in Georgia! Come be a part of the celebrations by participating on the Tucker First team in the virtual Founders Day 5K on May 1. Join our Tucker First team of walkers and runners to raise awareness and funds for children and families in need.
To join our Tucker First virtual team, text wellroot5k31 to 71777 or register by clicking on the box below. If you have any questions, please contact Robin Pounds at robinpounds631@gmail.com.
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Volunteers Needed for Lunch Buddys in April and May
As the school year winds down, volunteers are needed to deliver Super Packs during April (including Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of Spring Break) and the month of May.
For more details and to sign up to
volunteer, please click on the button below. or contact Robin Pounds, 404-918-0069,
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Did you know that you can download a weekly Spotlight from the Tucker First website?
The Spotlight includes a lot of the information found in the weekly newsletter, but also includes current prayer requests, weekly church calendar, and prayer emphasis. The spotlight is also easily printable for sharing.
Click on the graphic to go directly to the home page of the website.
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Prayer Requests
Our prayer ministry lifts your concerns in prayer. You can submit prayer requests by clicking on the green button or you may contact the church office at 770-938-3030 with your prayer request.
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Online Giving
You are doing a great job of being faithful in your giving to Tucker First. Please remember to not let your church offering slip. There are many ways that you can give electronically by clicking on the button below.
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Communion Elements
We have made the Holy Communion elements available for pick up outside the church office. We encourage you to pick them up this week. Look for the basket outside the church office doors.
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Scam Emails
We continue to hear from people receiving emails that appear to be requests from Pastor Gerald or Pastor Anne. These are scam emails and should be deleted. The issue may not be unique to email but may also include text messages and phone calls. We will never ask for personal information or financial assistance by text or email. If you have questions, contact the church office at 770-938-3030 or email Stephanie Shanholtzer by clicking on the green box below.
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Amazon Smile!
For Tucker First
Amazon Smile is a program within Amazon.com where you can register a charity (in this case Tucker First) to receive .5% of your purchases.
To sign up, go to the link below and designate Tucker First as your chosen charity. It is that easy.
Questions?
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Preschool
Amazon Wish List
Our Tucker First Weekday Preschool teachers have created a wish list on Amazon and we would encourage you to donate to the Preschool program.
Use the link below to look at all the items needed by the Preschool.
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Rev. Betsy Styles turned 83 recently and allowed us to share this photo. With her in the photo is her son Rob, and her fur baby, Tiny Tim.
Happy Birthday Betsy!
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This is a publication of
Tucker First United Methodist Church
5095 LaVista Road
Tucker, GA 30084
770-938-3030
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