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This Sunday, October 9th at 9:15 am and 11:00 am
This Week's Sermon:
The Woman at the Well: A Story of Belonging & Purpose
by Pastor Natalee Dukes Hamby
Scripture: John 4:1-42
Jesus sees our hearts, including those places of fear, loneliness, doubt, and insecurity that we strive to keep hidden from the world. Jesus sees beyond our sin to the places of brokenness, to the wounds that need to be healed before we are set free from the behaviors. Jesus meets us in our messiness to offer healing, acceptance and invites us to live with purpose!
Both services will also be available via live stream. You can find us at hmumc.org/live, YouTube, or Facebook Live.
We look forward to seeing you then!
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Wednesday Night is the BEST Day of the Week!
Save your Wednesday nights for fellowship, a home-cooked meal, and growth groups for all ages. Our Wednesday nights together begin with dinner in the Worship Center from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Please note for the 2022-2023 season, the price for the meals are as follows:
- Kids (ages 4- 10): $4.00 (Kids under 4 are free)
- Adults: $8.00
- Family Maximum: $30.00
- All meals include a salad and dessert buffet
In order to ensure we have enough food for all, we'd love everyone to register for meals no later than the Sunday before if possible.
This week's meal is Pork Loin with apples and cranberries, Rice Pilaf & Green Beans
Register for this week's supper here
Next week's meal is Chicken Enchiladas, Corn Casserole & Black Beans
Register for next week's supper here
Following dinner, there are growth opportunities for all ages until approximately 7:45 pm.
Here are the programs available:
Wednesday Night Programming:
- Spiritual Transformation: Practices that Change Us with Pastor Wendy
- Women's Study: Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World
- Disciple Fast Track: Luke and Acts with Pastor Jason
- Wednesday Night Kids
- Kids Choir
- Wednesday Night Students (ends at 8:00 pm)
Learn more and sign up at hmumc.org/wednesday-nights
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Moving Forward with Simplified Accountable Structure (SAS)
We Are Looking for Leaders - Interest forms due October 14th
On Sunday, September 18, 2022, Hamilton Mill UMC approved the Simplified Accountable Leadership Structure resolution allowing HMUMC to move forward in the process. We are now in the "Equipping Phase."
The Equipping Phase is the second step in the process following the Discerning Phase. This phase is the training of the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development members and the Leadership Board members to prepare and support them in their leadership roles in the simplified, accountable leadership.
If you have an interest in serving on the leadership board, please complete the form available at hmumc.org/sas by Friday, October 14.
Completed forms can be emailed to communications@hmumc.org or brought to the church front office. Thank you for your interest and dedication to Hamilton Mill UMC!
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Women's Day Together
Saturday, October 15th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ladies, please join us for our next event Saturday, October 15th for a fun craft day! All attendees are going to have a chance to make a decorated reusable cake carrier just in time for the holidays! This could be a great gift for a hostess or one for yourself to arrive with your goodies in style!
The cost is only $5.00 per carrier you want to make. This is a potluck snack/dessert day. The women's ministry will provide plates, cups, utensils, and beverages, we ask that attendees bring their favorite snack hors d'oeuvres or desserts to share with everyone.
Register Here
Learn more at hmumc.org/women
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The PANTRY NEEDS YOU!
Please consider signing up for SATURDAY MORNINGS!
We continue to see sustained growth at the Pantry and continue to serve close to 550-600 families each week and unfortunately, our volunteer count continues to decline. Our regular volunteers are overworked and exhausted. We NEED YOU! If you've even thought about giving us a few hours on a Saturday morning, now is the time!
We promise you will have fun serving others AND it only takes a few hours on a Saturday morning so you can enjoy the rest of your day. The time is minimal but the reward is GREAT!
You can learn more about the Pantry and sign up for all volunteer spots here!
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American Sign Language for Worship
Starts Tuesday, October 11th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Do you hunger for another way to express your love for the Lord? Do you have a longing to increase your praise and worship? Then “Worship Through ASL” is the class for you! Join us starting Tuesday, October 11th from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.
In this class you will learn:
- The basics of American Sign Language
- The culture and history of ASL as it applies to the songs learned
- How to gloss songs
- How to freely move to the music you know and others you will come to love and more!
**Please note-Worship Through ASL is strictly focused on signing to music.
Sign up here
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Hello All!
We look forward to seeing you this Wednesday at 6:30 and Sunday at 9:15 am and 11:00 am!
See you soon!
Many Blessings,
Traci Lowry
Director of Kids Ministry
Learn more at hmumc.org/kids
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Wednesday Night Kids
Each Wednesday, at 6:30 (except for school breaks), kids will have worship, fellowship, and fun! Our nursery will be available from 6:30 - 7:45 for children aged 3 months through Pre-K so parents can take advantage of the various activities at the church.
From 6:30 - 7:15 kids can choose to participate in our awesome Kids' Choir or traditional Kids Ministry and then all kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade will gather in small groups from 7:15 - 7:45 for a Bible message. You can also pick up your child after choir at 7:15 as well. We have several options to choose from.
Our Kids Choir is designed for kids aged 3 (as of September 1, 2021) through 5th grade, and focuses on providing kids a safe place to offer their God-given talents to God in worship, through a traditional choral experience and includes occasionally singing during Sunday morning worship, and an Advent/Christmas Celebration and usually a Spring musical. There’s a lot of learning, growing, and fun along the way. For more information please contact Rev. Mark G. Locke, Minister of Music and Worship (Kids Choir) at 770-271-8855 ext. 109 or via email at mark.locke@hmumc.org
Kids Ministry is designed for kids aged Kindergarten through 5th grade and will offer a blend of music, games, and bible study that goes deeper into the message from the previous Sunday.
For more information about any of these programs and to get involved, please contact me at 770-271-8855 ext. 304 or via email at traci.lowry@hmumc.org.
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5th Grade Hangout
Sunday, October 16th
4:00 - 5:30 pm in the Rooftop
Hey 5th graders! Our next hangout is Sunday, October 16th. Come and hang out with us with a program specifically designed for your age group - we will play games, chat, and review a biblical message that's unique for you! We can't wait to hang out with you! Bring a friend and be prepared to have fun!
For more information about any of these programs and to get involved, please contact Traci Lowry at 770-271-8855 ext. 304 or via email at traci.lowry@hmumc.org.
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Hey, Student Min Parents and Students!
Here's what's happening in Student Ministry:
Upcoming Events:
- JOIN US this WEDNESDAY NIGHT for a night of fun and games!: Join us from 6:30 - 8:00 to kick off Fall Break!
- This Sunday we look forward to worshipping with you at 9:15 and then at 11:00 both our SMS and Confirmation students will be combined for a morning of serving.
- Our Lost & Found Day of Retreat Event is coming up on October 22! All 6th-12th graders are invited! Learn more below.
To learn more, be sure to check out our weekly newsletter!
Click here for The Note
We are always here if you need us!
David Benson - david.benson@hmumc.org
Heather McCreary - heather.mccreary@hmumc.org
Learn more about all of this and more at hmumc.org/students
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Lost & Found: A Student Ministry Day of Retreat
Saturday, October 22 from 9:30 am - 10:00 pm
Student Min is planning all things Fall Fun & Worship! COLOR WARS GAMES, WORSHIP, SMALL GROUPS, and a day FULL of fun for our 6th-12th graders, and your student won't want to miss out! This is always a favorite time for students to unplug, reconnect with Jesus and friends, and simply relax!
We'll meet at the church at 9:30 am for a fall retreat-type experience! The cost is $49 per student and includes all meals for the day, a t-shirt, and activities for the day (Including the Buford Corn Maze). Students will be placed on color wars teams (announced Oct 17th) and those that register by Oct. 12 are guaranteed their t-shirt size of choice!
Don't waste time - REGISTER HERE - so your student doesn't miss out on this amazing opportunity!
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Church Office is closed THIS Monday, October 10th
The Hamilton Mill UMC church offices will be closed this Monday, October 10 in observance of Columbus Day. We will be back open at 9:00 am Tuesday, October 11.
The Preschool is also closed for Fall Break, October 6 - 10 (we follow the GCPS School Calendar) You are always welcome to email any of your church staff or pastors. We won't be answering emails as quickly as usual, but you can expect to hear back from us soon.
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Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 23 from 4:30 pm -5:30 pm
Our annual trunk or treat event is BACK! Gather your friends and family and head over to the church on October 23rd for our annual Trunk or Treatl! This is a wonderful chance for kids to dress up in their Halloween costumes and have a fun and safe trunk-or-treating experience. No scary costumes and no pets, please.
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Calling all HOSTS
We Need TRUNKS! Please consider hosting a trunk!
And we need CANDY
Gather your family, small group, or a few friends and host a trunk. Go all out by dressing up and decorating your trunk OR simply park your car and provide candy for around 400 children. Come for some fun!
Trunk hosts may park and set up starting at 3 pm and be done by 4 pm.
Sign up to host a trunk here
We also need a ton of CANDY to make this event possible. Candy donations can be brought to the church anytime between now and October 22. We ask that no candy with peanuts or peanut butter be donated. Thank you so much for your support!
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- October 5 - Wednesday Nights at HMUMC
- October 6-10 Preschool is off for Fall Break
- October 9 - 9:15 am and 11:00 am Sunday Services
- October 10 - Church Office is Closed
- October 12 - Wednesday Nights at HMUMC
- October 15 - Women's Day Together from 11:00 - 1:00
- October 16 - New Sermon Series: Legacy
- October 16 - 5th Grade Hangout at 4:00 pm
- October 22 - Student Ministry Retreat at HMUMC
- October 23 - Trunk or Treat at 4:30 pm
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We have so many ways to serve at HMUMC! Please see just a few of the opportunities below. You can learn more at hmumc.org
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