Please join us this Sunday as we celebrate EASTER!
Can you imagine what that first Easter must’ve been like for Mary Magdalene? According to the gospel of John, it was a day that started with darkness, confusion, grief, and fear. After all, the tomb that Jesus’ body had been buried in three days earlier was empty. Where did his body go? What could’ve happened?
But then in an instant—after coming face-to-face with the resurrected Jesus—Mary’s world was turned upside down and then she discovered why the good news of Easter is astoundingly good!
Join us this Easter Sunday at Hamilton Mill UMC at any of our four unique worship services and together let’s celebrate the astoundingly good news of the resurrection!
Our team is working hard to ensure that you have access to an Easter worship - whether in-person inside or out, live stream, or via the radio in our parking lot, we're doing everything we can to ensure your safety and to provide as many options as possible.
Reservations required for in-person services. Livestream is being offered at 8:15 am and 11:00 am.
- 7:00 am Outdoor Sunrise Service; Please bring your own chair if possible (no childcare available)
- 8:15 am Indoor and Livestream Worship Service (just nursery available)
- 9:30 am Outdoor Worship Service; Please bring your own chairs if possible (nursery through 1st-grade kids programming available)
- 11:00 am Indoor and Livestream Worship Service (nursery through 1st-grade kids programming available). Please note if our 11:00 service gets full, there is an overflow worship service available. Please see below for more details.
Additional Option:
- At 11:00, we will have an overflow worship service in the Student Center for an additional 75 people. When we reach capacity in the worship center at 11:00, our overflow in-person experience option will open - this service will be hosted by our worship team so you won't just be watching the service on the screen.
We want to make Easter 2021 a very special experience for your family! Sign up today!
We can't wait to see you soon!
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#2. NO Wednesday Night Live |
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NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE TONIGHT
Please join us for a Holy Week Service tomorrow or Friday.
Wednesday Night Live will return on Wednesday, April 14.
We are taking a bit of a break from Wednesday Night Live since we have arrived at Holy Week. We hope you will join us either in-person or via live stream for one of our Holy Week services tomorrow or Friday evening.
Please note that we are going to take a break on April 7 as well since that is during Spring Break week. We look forward to being back with everyone on Wednesday, April 14.
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Holy Week Service: From the Table to the Cross
Also available LiveStream via Facebook or YouTube
You’re invited to join us either in-person or via LiveStream for Holy Week worship at HMUMC. On Thursday, April 1, and Friday, April 2 at 7:00 pm, we’ll continue our Journey to Jerusalem as we re-live the final 24 hours of Jesus’ life in our two identical worship services: “From the Table to the Cross.”
During both worship services, we’ll journey with Jesus to the Upper Room to commemorate the Last Supper with holy communion, when Jesus and his disciples gathered together for one last meal before his death. Then through scripture, song, and the extinguishing of candles, we’ll follow Jesus to the cross to re-tell the story of his passion, remember his sacrifice, and prepare ourselves to hear anew the good news of Easter. It’s going to be a Holy Week experience that you won’t soon forget.
We can't wait to see you soon!
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Volunteers Needed!
As we continue to grow and meet the needs of our community, we are updating our volunteer hours! WE NEED YOU to make it possible to serve over 650 families every single week. If you've never served or it's been a long time, we promise you will enjoy the experience and will feel so good helping others!
If you are in 9th grade and above with no pre-existing medical conditions that would preclude you from serving, we invite you to come and help us throughout the week!
Here are our VOLUNTEER HOURS:
Evenings:
Sundays 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursdays 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Mornings and Afternoons
Wednesdays and Fridays: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm*
*Stay for the whole time or just a two-hour shift!
Sign up today!!!
Thank you for helping us continue to feed our community!!
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Hey Kids!
Don't forget that our nursery is available this Easter Sunday at 8:15 and both nursery and Sunday School for babies and kids programming up to 1st grade during both 9:30 and 11:00 services!
We have so much fun worshiping and learning about Jesus! As part of our strict COVID protocol, we have many safety and cleaning processes in place throughout the morning, including masks for anyone 4 and older, social distancing in each room and in the Rooftop, dedicated check-in and checkout for nursery and kids, hand sanitizer for all upon entry and again if they touch anything. In between services, we sanitize everything that is touched including door handles and anything that gets touched or sat on.
Additionally, we have fun one-time use Kids Praise Packs for those that are in worship- we have all sorts of ways to keep your kids entertained and learning while they are at HMUMC! We hope to see you and your kids soon! As always, I'm here for you with any questions!
Hope you're having a great week!
Many Blessings,
Traci Lowry - traci.lowry@hmumc.org
SAVE THE DATE for our 2021 Vacation Bible School!
July 12, 14, 16 from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm OUTSIDE
Registration opens Sunday, April 11 at 12:00 pm!
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Hamilton Mill UMC’s Family Experience VBS 2021 will take place Monday, July 12, Wednesday, July 14, and Friday, July 16 starting at 6:00 pm and ending at 8:30 pm each evening. Extended families are welcome, and we will be practicing safe, social distancing enabling families to worship and have fun in their safe “bubble".
Please note this VBS is different as this isn’t a drop-off event –parents, grandparents, caretakers – are all welcome to be with their kids but at least one grown-up must be with a child. And don't worry, a digital option will be available too!
We are so excited to announce that VBS registration opens next Sunday, April 11 at 12:00 pm! Don't delay! Save your spot!
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Hey, Student Min Parents and Students! Here's what's happening in Student Ministry:
TODAY IN STUDENT MIN:
We will be meeting INSIDE the Worship Center TONIGHT from 6:45 - 8:00 pm for worship and message. If weather permits, we'll have small group time outdoors.
We're off next week for Spring Break but we'll return In Person on Wednesday, April 14th from 6:45- 8:00 pm for our girls' and guys' studies. We'll begin with worship and then host girls and guys in indoor spaces for our breakout studies. We will also have zoom links for anyone that prefers to participate digitally.
We can't wait to see you tonight!
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
Our 40-day Lenten Challenge is almost complete!
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This Lenten season we want to invite you into the ministry of the church by reading and leading with one another as we spend 40 days growing closer to Christ. There are TWO ways to participate: Reading OR Video. To learn more and to sign up, please visit hmumc.org/students.
Make sure to follow our Student Ministry on Facebook and Instagram for all the details and much more! Don't miss out on the fun!
We hope you are having a great week and let us know if we can do anything!
Student Ministry Team:
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Our MMO and Preschool programs are hiring for the 2021-22 school year!
If you love working with children and are looking to join a fun, Christ-centered team then we’d love to talk with you! We’re looking for teachers and assistants for a variety of classes for children 1- 5 years old.
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#8. Save the Date for UMM's BBQ |
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The Annual United Methodist Men's BBQ is BACK!
We are excited to announce that our annual Men's BBQ is BACK!
Save the Date for Saturday, May 22nd from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. While the BBQ will be delicious, this year will be a bit different, as we will just be offering a PICKUP option under the worship center portico drive-thru from 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm. If you haven't ordered BBQ from the UMM in the past, we highly recommend it! It's so good!
And ladies, watch for details about adding goodies for dessert!
Stay tuned for more details coming soon! Don't miss out!
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Ways to Give to HMUMC
There are many ways to give to HMUMC.
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Online - please visit hmumc.org/give
- By Text - Simply text HMUMC to 73256
- Via Bank Draft - Log in directly to your personal banking institution and create a bill pay payment to Hamilton Mill UMC
- By Mail - you can mail your offering to 1450 Pine Road, Dacula, GA 30019
- In Person - you can drop off your donation to our outdoor secured drop box located by the Worship Center entrance.
- In the Mobile App - Click on "Give" once in the app and then click "Continue"
As always, we thank you for your continued tithes and offerings to support the mission of Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church!
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During these difficult times, don't forget that your church staff is here for you.
You can reach out for prayer requests through our church website at hmumc.org/prayer.
Also, don't forget that our Piecemakers Prayer Quilt Ministry can lovingly create beautiful quilts for those in need in our church and community.
If you know someone who needs to be reminded that they are wrapped in God’s love and covered in prayers, submit a request to hmumc.org/prayerquilt
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