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Grace and peace to you Ben Hill family!
I am writing to solicit your prayers. Recently, I went to see my orthopedic doctor about a pain in my shoulder. He recommended that I have an MRI to rule out there being any issues with my spine. The MRI revealed that I had Cervical Spinal Stenosis, which is a narrowing of the spinal cord in the neck. It is an issue that needs to be addressed immediately to prevent further damage. I will have surgery this coming Tuesday, August 25th at 11:00 a.m. I am a believer in the God of both Psalm 46 and Psalm 91. As such, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, I am in a good place.
Post-op, I will be taking time to allow my body to heal. In no way do I intend to rush this process and therefore solicit your prayers and your patience. During this time, our very capable clergy and lay staff, as well as the lay leadership of Ben Hill will ensure that vital ministry continues to take place. Pastor Tillman will be providing general oversight during my absence. I am grateful to serve as your pastor and will continue to hold you in prayer.
Peace and Blessings,
Pastor Thomas
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Happy Birthday to Mrs. Thomas |
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On behalf of SPRC, we wish Mrs. DuWanna Thomas a very happy birthday. Join us in wishing her well and sending your love by posting in the link below. You submissions will be compiled and shared with her. |
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2020 Fall Bible Study Registration |
Whether you have never studied the Bible or have been reading it for years, you can join a Bible study class this fall. Please click the link below to view the Fall 2020 catalog and find out about our class offerings.
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Calling all brothers to our " 100 Brothers – Check Up" zoom call on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 7:00pm!
It's been several months since the United Methodist Men sponsored the 2020 Richard D. Winn, Sr. Men's Spiritual Retreat. Since then Covid-19 has hit, businesses have closed, and some of us have lost loved ones. It's time to chat to see how we are doing.
We are asking you to be among the 100 brothers that will be on the call on September 10th. Our own Dr. Anthony Alford will be facilitating.
We pray to see you then!
Thanks,
John
President, BH-UMM
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The Ben Hill family needs courageous leaders to make Ben Hill UMC the best it can be for the building of the Kingdom of God. The Nominations and Leadership Development Committee (NLDC) is seeking servant leaders who are ready to serve the community in ministry and embed the Church’s Vision. If that’s you, please consider the list of open positions and click below to learn more and complete the Interest Form. Questions? Email us at nld@benhillumc.net. Submissions due August 30, 2020.
Open positions for 2021:
-New Disciples work area chair
-Legacy Endowment Giving chair
-Evangelism work area chair
-Veterans work area chair
-Generation Y.E.S. (Young Adults) work area co-chairs
-Church Council Member-At-Large
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The Food Bank is in URGENT need of canned goods and plastic bag donations.
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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The Prayer Ministry will host Corporate Prayer every Wednesday from 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm. Corporate Prayer will feature a prayer of thanksgiving, a reading from the Upper Room Daily Devotional, and intercessory prayer. We will be inviting Clergy and Laity to pray the intercessory prayer.
To attend Corporate Prayer, please call: (712) 770- 4936, Access Code: 627746. When calling in, please mute your cell phones. If you call in on a landline please turn the volume down on televisions, radios, etc. We look forward to everyone calling in and praying together. To submit Prayer Requests, please visit: benhillumc.org.
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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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The Ben Hill Legal Ministry seeks to create a resource guide to include practicing attorney members of our church who desire to offer legal counsel to our members and the community. If you are interested in being included, please provide your name, contact information and areas of practice that you would like printed in the guide.
Please forward this information to the Ben Hill Legal Ministry at bhlegalministry@gmail.com.
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We are so excited to welcome back all our Ben Hill children and youth for Sunday School beginning Sunday, September 13, at 10:30am. Classes will meet via Zoom. We will explore lively, age-appropriate activities—including games, crafts, and creative play—accommodating various ways kids learn. Please complete the registration at the link below to sign up and receive more information. Invite a friend to join in the fun too!
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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.
Keith Wilson (SM)
on the loss of his uncle
Hugh Philpot (R)
Laquita Agbi (M) on the loss of her husband
Ikhayere Agbi, Onoahon Agbi and Miriam Agbi on the loss of their father
Joseph Agbi (M)
Michael and Phyllis Baskin (M)
on the loss of their sister-in-law
Joyce Smith-Cunningham (R)
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Health Resources and Community Events |
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Stay Woke. Be Vocal. Go Vote! |
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Join as we continue the conversation and voter's education. The Social Concerns Ministry will host a Voter's Education and Outreach Workshop with the Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections on August 30th at 2pm. The workshop will cover the Dominion Voting System, registering to vote, and absentee balloting/provisional ballots. The workshop will take place via Zoom. We hope to see you there!
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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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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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