12-29-22 Midweek Update

A New Year brings New Opportunities! There's a lot in motion at Chamblee First. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with key changes.

> Staffing Change <

> New Sunday Schedule <

> Backpack Buddies Need Champions <

> NEW! Mental Health Series <

> NEW! Christian Yoga <

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Be sure to visit our website for the most current happenings.

Staff Update

The Staff Parish Relations (SPR) Committee and Pastor Eric would like to share a change to the staffing structure of the church, effective January 2 *. We have consolidated the roles of Director of Communications and Director of Operations into one new position, Church Administrator. The Church Administrator will be your first point of contact for matters related to finance, facilities, calendar, and communications.

After posting the position and interviewing internal and external candidates, SPR and Pastor Eric unanimously agreed to offer the position to our current Director of Communications, Deanna Hamilton, and she accepted! Please take a moment to offer your congratulations and offer of support to Deanna in this important ministry of administration for our church at dhamilton@chambleeumc.org.

As a result of this consolidation, we are sad to say goodbye to Jacob Hinckley who has served as our Director of Operations for the past three years. Today, December 29, is Jacob’s final day in the office. Please feel free to reach out and thank him for his time in ministry with us: Jacob Hinckley, 721 Rockbridge Road, SW, Lilburn, GA 30047.

If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Eric elee@chambleeumc.org, the incoming chair of SPR, Brittany Dunlap spr@chambleeumc.org, or Deanna herself. We expect this new role will help the church gain efficiency and oversight in all administrative matters. We look forward to Deanna serving in this new role!

* Please note, Chamblee First’s offices will be closed Monday, January 2 in recognition of the New Year’s Day holiday.

Unified Service

Effective Jan. 1, we are moving to one combined service at 10 am during which we can all worship together. Sunday School and small group studies will meet at 11 am.

Don't miss our unified service on New Year's Day when Ms. India Gleason, Seminarian and Youth Director, will make her preaching debut.

Jan. 1, 10 am

Backpack Buddies: Champion(s) Needed!

Every week, Chamblee First delivers 95 backpacks filled with weekend sustenance to food-insecure students at Huntley Hills and Hightower elementary schools. Many of these children rely on school for daily meals so, without these backpacks, they would go hungry over the weekends.

As part of a metro-wide effort, the processes are in place and Chamblee First's system is streamlined. Volunteers have already enlisted to help carry out the weekly work.

But, in order to continue this critical program, a new champion or co-champions must step forward to lead. Will that be you? If you are willing and able to serve a needy community in this way, please contact Brad Van Duser or George Hall for details.

Mental Health Awareness Series

A New Year gives us a chance at a fresh start and hopefully, a time to improve ourselves both physically and emotionally. Each session stands alone so learn more and RSVP for any or as many as you would like to attend.

Sunday evenings, beginning Jan. 8, 5-7pm

Christian Yoga

hristian yoga meditation opens the mind and heart to the word of God. Join us for Yoga with Keisha. Drop in fee of $12 per session or $40 for series of four.

Mondays, beginning Jan. 22, 10:30-11:30 am

DATES TO REMEMBER

Help Undecorate the Church

Jan. 7, 10 am

Nativity Tear Down & Storage

Jan. 8, 12:30 pm

2023 Operating Budget

submit your pledge by year-end

Thank you for your continued giving and generous hearts! chambleeumc.org/give