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 distribution Back to School event. We are still soliciting for volunteers to help give out book bags. All are invited to help us distribute book bags on
Saturday, August 1, 2020 from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
If you would like more information, please contact Kimberli Smith at 678-634-1826/kimberlismith@starsincga.org or Vicki Callaway at vcallaway@aol.com .
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The Food Bank will be
CLOSED
on Saturday, August 1st. The Food Bank volunteers will be assisting with the book bag distribution.
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 resume Corporate Prayer every Wednesday, beginning
August 12, 2020, 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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Church Directory Photo Call
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The church directory is approaching the finish line but we need your help! We are calling all Ben Hill members to dig in the crates and submit photos for consideration for the cover of the directory. We are looking for photos from the past and present.
We invite you to submit photos of your family, Ben Hill events, and ministries across all generations. All photo submissions are due by Friday, August 7 at 5pm. Submit your photos to kjonesscales@benhillumc.org
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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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Health Resources and Community Events
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COVID-19 Testing Sites in Georgia
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Health & Wellness Ministry partners with Fulton County Board of Health will host a free COVID 19 testing site at Ben Hill UMC (Austin Road parking lot) on
Thursday, August 27 from 8AM-2PM.
Stay tuned for more details on how you can get tested!
Additional testing sites for COVID-19 in Georgia are listed below. The list below contains 48 active testing sites across the state.
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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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