Ben Hill UMC Outreach and Food Bank Ministries invites all individuals, families and ministries to participate in this years Back to School Event.
This year, we will have a contactless donation and distribution Back to School event. We are soliciting support for book bags and supplies. We are unable to accept individual school supplies. We need all book bag donations to be pre-assembled to include the requested school supplies to ensure that this process will be as safe and as contactless as possible. We are requesting that each book bag include the following:
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Elementary School
- Pencil Box
- 10-Pack of Pencils
- Crayon Box
- Glue Sticks
- Kids Blunt scissors
- 6-2 pocket folders
- 2-Composition books
- 2 packs of loose-leaf wide ruled paper
- 2-spiral notebooks
- Pocket size Kleenex
- 1-bottle of a hand sanitizer
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Middle/High School
- 10-Pack of Pencils
- 10-Pack of Blue/Black Pens
- 1-pack of highlighters
- 1-Ruler
- 1-Scientific Calculator
- 3-Composition Books
- 3-Packs of Loose Leaf College Ruled Paper
- 3-Spiral Notebooks
- 6-2 pocket folders
- Pocket size Kleenex
- 1 bottle of hand sanitizer
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Recommendations for Individual and Family Donations:
At least 1 elementary or high school book bag per household
Recommendations for Adult Ministry Donations:
At least 10 elementary School Book Bags
Recommendations for Children Ministry Donations:
At least 1 elementary school book bag per household
Recommendations for Youth Ministry Donations:
At least 1 middle/high book bag per household
We will have a Stuff the Book Bag Drive on Saturdays, July 18th and July 25th from 10:00am to 12:30pm in the Ben Hill Academy Parking Lot.
We will distribute all book bags on Saturday, August 1, 2020 from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
If you would like more information or would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Kimberli Smith at 678-634-1826/kimberlismith@starsincga.org or Vicki Callaway at vcallaway@aol.com .
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Join us at 2pm on Sunday on the Ben Hill Facebook page or the Ben Hill website. |
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Calling all YOUNG INFLUENCERS
Everyone is invited to the general session beginning at 2pm and the youth will then move to the youth rally on Zoom. Click the link below to register and receive the link to join.
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During this time of social distancing it has been a challenge to distribute Upper Room Devotionals. At this time, we will not receive physical copies as a church however you can continue to read the devotionals online at www.upperroom.org.
There is also an option to call to hear the daily devotion at 877-600-7218 or 615-212-2013. Please join the Upper Room Ministries for live virtual prayer on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 12pm EST on Facebook live.
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During this season, we want to remind you of the benefits of Stephen Ministry. Stephen Ministry is a collection of specially trained lay people who are trained to listen and provide Christian care for people during the most challenging parts of their lives. It is confidential, one on one, and gender specific. Stephen Ministers are assigned to an individual for about an hour a week. This is especially meaningful for individuals who may be alone during the pandemic, who are grieving, who have a challenging health diagnosis, and who are finding it hard to deal with the challenges in their life.
If this sounds like you, please contact us via email: annex@benhillumc.org and we will be happy to walk along side you. You can also call the church office and ask to speak with Beverly Register or Rev. Tillman.
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Join us as we explore the historical and theological roots of one of the world's longest running conflicts- the Troubles of Northern Ireland- and how a community of faith helped build peace and pursue reconciliation. Together we will realize the key role religious leaders play in both conflict and peace building, develop practical skills for ministry that reconciles, and use theology to develop a narrative of human engagement in conflict.
Course Will Meet Virtually on Zoom
Saturdays, August 8 and 15 (10:00-12:00pm)
Wednesdays, August 12 and 19 (5:00-6:30pm)
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Rev. Dr. Gary Mason is a Methodist minister and directs a conflict organization based in Belfast called "Rethinking Conflict." Prior to this, he spent 27 years as a Methodist clergy person in parish ministry in Belfast and has played an integral role in the Northern Irish peace process. |
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The Courses in Community program, hosted by the Candler Foundry, offers students in-depth learning opportunities situated at the intersection of the church and academy. Hosted in local congregations, these three-credit courses are open to both Candler students and community participants. For more information, visit our website: www.candlerfoundry.emory.edu |
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In an effort to support the growing need for food assistance during this difficult and unprecedented time, the Ben Hill Food Bank is reaching out to our church ministries. If your ministry budget permits, please consider purchasing items in the food donation list below.
FOOD DONATION LIST
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- Breakfast Food -- Cereal, Grits, Oatmeal
- Boxed or canned Milk
- Canned Vegetables
- Canned Fruits
- Canned Meat
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- Rice
- Pasta
- Tomato Sauce
- Loafs of Bread
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Ministries should bring the food items to the Food Bank Drive-Up on Wed. (10:30am-12:30pm) or Saturday (10:30am-12:30pm). Donating is simple: 1) Place the food in the trunk of your car. 2) When you arrive, call the Food Bank at (404) 344-0618 X 1115 or (404) 314-2241, and someone will meet you to take the food from your car. All donations are touchless--keeping our donors and volunteers safe.
OTHER WAYS TO DONATE:
PLASTIC GROCERY STORE BAGS
Also, we need (lots of ) plastic bags, the type used at grocery stores.
MONETARY DONATION
In lieu of donating food items, please consider making a monetary donation by check or online as follows:
CHECK
Make payable to Ben Hill UMC and specify "Food Bank" in note area. Mail to
Ben Hill UMC, ATTN: Food Bank, 2099 Fairburn Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
ONLINE
We are thankful and grateful to ALL BHUMC Ministries, Families and Friends for your support. Your generosity and steadfast support of the Food Bank and the families who depend on the essential services it provides are appreciated. Please let us know if you are able to help by contacting Vicki Callaway at (404) 314-2241 or vcallaway@aol.com.
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Sympathy
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Ira DeLoach (M) on the loss of her aunt and Stephanie Watts (M)
on the loss of her great aunt
Margaret Sinclair Williams (R)
Expressions of Gratitude
We extend sincere appreciation and gratitude to you for your expression of sympathy following the death of our sister, Rubye Carithers Perrier.
Thank you to Ben Hill UMC for the lovely peace lily. May God continue to bless you and keep you in His care.
Helen Carithers, Dorothye Carithers Henderson, and Family
Many thanks for your thoughtfulness and kindness shown during the loss of my brother.
With heartfelt appreciation, Bebe Baker and the Wilson Family
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Health Resources and Community Events |
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COVID-19 Testing Sites in Georgia |
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The Georgia Department of Public Health has released a list of all active specimen collection sites for COVID-19 testing in Georgia. The list below contains 48 active testing sites across the state.
Visits to these sites are by referral or appointment only, and Georgians should contact their medical provider, local public health officials, or other contacts listed for information.
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On Primary Election Day, several polling locations experienced technical difficulties and long wait times. Voter suppression is real and we must continue to be prepared for the 2020 election. Below is a suggested timeline to follow in preparation for November.
#BeReady2020.
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July 2020
Register/re-register to vote. A lot of voters are being purged from the system. Make sure all family members and friends have completed theirs. LET’S NOT forget about the SENIORS at home and in nursing homes.
Go out to your BUREAU OF ELECTIONS (BOE) and learn your state's voting laws and timelines. Educate the masses!
August 2020
Make sure you have proper, up to date identification. Check expiration dates, name changes etc.
September 2020
Print a copy of what your voting ballot will look like from the BOE website. Study it, learn more about the candidates and their platforms
October 2020
Determine where your polling location will be and the hours it will be opened. Lines are going to be long and systems may "go down" plan for November 3rd 2020!
#BeReady2020
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Senior Food Assistance Program |
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms launched the City of Atlanta Senior Food Assistance Program to support seniors with food insecurity during COVID-19 by partnering with meal and grocery delivery organizations. Seniors who reside in the City of Atlanta and are struggling to receive access to food during this time may apply to be a part of this program by completing this survey found here. You may also contact ATL311 for information or help with filling out the survey by dialing 311 within the city limits or (404) 546-0311.
Specific program eligibility requirements are listed below:
- Reside in the City of Atlanta;
- Age 60 or older;
- Low income (household income at or below 80% of the AMI);
- Not participating in any other senior food assistance program and meet one of the following criteria:
- Unable to leave home;
- Unable to prepare meals for themselves; or
- Unable to procure or utilize commercial home delivery services.
* Completion of the survey does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
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What to do if you cannot view the stream
Here are some helpful tips if you should encounter any issues with accessing Ben Hill's Live Stream:
- Try a different Web browser. Most browsers should work but if your web browser is not showing the stream, try a different one.
- Try going to the Ben Hill UMC Facebook Page and view the Live Stream there.
- Try the phone app. If you do not have the Ben Hill app, download it from your app store and view the steam from there.
- Access StreamingFaith.com as another option to view the live stream.
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On Sunday mornings, live chat is available on the Ben Hill website if you should encounter issues and need additional help.
New! Tune into the sermon by using Sermon by Phone.
The Sunday service will be made available at 9:15am on Sundays by dialing in at:
Links to Connect on Sunday Mornings:
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