Handbells are back ringing in the Sanctuary!
The Masked Ringers are providing the anthem this Sunday.
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Tucker First UMC News
September 26, 2020
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The Rev. Dr. Quincy Brown
District Superintendent of the Central South District
North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 27 @ 11:00 am
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Welcome The Rev. Dr. Quincy Brown |
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The Sunday, Tucker First welcomes via video, The Rev. Dr. Quincy Brown, District Superintendent for the Central South District of the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church. The Central South District encompasses DeKalb, Rockdate, Newton, and Henry Counties.
Dr. Brown has 20+ years of ministry and has served as an associate pastor, college chaplain, Vice President, church planter, and an executive pastor. He is passionate about understanding what makes people tick and equipping churches to imagine new ways of connecting people with Jesus.
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Sunday Night Live
Sunday evenings
7:00 - 7:30 pm
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Stay Up to Date With the Weekly Spotlight |
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Where is the weekly church bulletin insert, The Spotlight? You can access a pdf version HERE. Then once you are on the web page, click the Spotlight graphic to download the file.
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Connect With Your Church Online |
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Online Opportunities For You to Stay Connected |
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Whether it is a word from our pastors, a Sunday morning worship service, a children's Sunday School lesson, or an online meet-up with our youth, you can find connections and inspiration online for these troubled times. Go to www.tuckerfirst.org and see all the opportunities available.
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Each Tuesday at noon, Pastor Gerald will provide a devotion as well as general church information, prayer, and in-home activities suggestions. |
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You do not have to be a member of Facebook or the church Facebook page to view the Facebook Live event each Thursday at noon with Pastor Anne. |
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Tucker First Regathering Plan |
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This week’s updated COVID-19 data can be found by clicking on the image. The church website will be updated weekly as new data is received.
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We will have in-person worship beginning Sunday, October 4. Watch for special emails and videos concerning the reopening protocols. |
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The Health and Welfare Committee would like to encourage congregants to get their flu shot this fall. It’s extra important this year because of the risk of the severity of COVID-19 symptoms compounded by the flu. For Frequently Asked Questions regarding the flu shot in the 2020-21 flu season, you can go to
There are several local Kroger, Publix, and CVS Pharmacies that can provide you with the flu shot, many times for free.
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Amazon Wish List for Weekday Preschool |
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Our Tucker First Weekday Preschool has developed a wish list on Amazon.com of books and items that they would like to have. This is a wonderful project for a Sunday School class or small group. You can find. the list online at https://tinyurl.com/preschoolwish
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Upcoming Bible and Book Studies |
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Disciple Bible Study Coming in 2021 |
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Rev Gerald has announced that he will begin a Disciple I Bible Study: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study, in January 2021. This study gives the Old and New Testaments equal time, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as a revelation of God. Disciple draws upon the work of scholars, the personal Bible reading and study of the participant, and dynamic group discussion to aid understanding of the Bible.
The study will last 34 weeks and will begin with the Old Testament, break for the summer, and start the fall with the New Testament. Workbooks will be ordered at the end of this year for those interested. Additional information will be provided in December. If you would like to sign up or have questions, please contact Stephanie Shanholtzer at sshanholtzer@tfumc.org.
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God is closer than the air we breathe. Grounded in scripture and Christian tradition, David Muyskens’ book, Sacred Breath, walks you through the practice of Centering Prayer and helps you breathe in deeply the presence of God.
This will be a sharing group with the mutual goal of building our individual devotional life and sharing the insights and practices that we find helpful during this part of our journey.
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“For such a time as this” the Music and Arts Ministry at Tucker First UMC is committed to continue making music that honors and worships God. We just have to do it differently!
For the past several months, Tom Moore, Tucker First Director of Music & Arts, has shared with many of our musicians that we need not focus on what we can’t do, but on what we can do! When we think and act creatively, there’s a lot that we can do together. Here are some opportunities that might interest you:
- Be a part of a virtual choir!
- Sing as part of a small ensemble (3-4 people)
- Play or sing in The Table worship - modern worship
- Help sing songs for Sunday morning videos
- Participate as a musician in the traditional worship videos
- Play handbells!
To find out more about our Music and Arts Ministry and ways to participate, click on the Soli Deo Gloria graphic above or contact Tom Moore, Director of Music & Arts at tom_moore@tfumc.org.
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The Carol Choir and Wesley Singers children’s choirs will begin having weekly Wednesday Zoom meetings for fun activities including singing, rhythm games, hymn studies, and fun!
The Wednesday Zoom meeting schedule follows:
Carol Choir (1st & 2nd grades) – 5:45 to 6:15 pm
Wesley Singers (3rd, 4th & 5th grades) – 6:30 to 7:00 pm
For now, the Cherub Choir (Pre-K & Kindergarten) will not be holding rehearsals.
If you are interested in having your child participate in our choir Zoom meetings, please contact Lynn Urda at lynn@graphicworksatlanta.com or 404-245-5273.
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Mission and Volunteer Opportunities |
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No one person, congregation, or denomination can do everything. Each of us can do something to help in the fight! According to the CDC, one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually exploited by age eighteen. Please join Tucker First UMC, along with Street Grace, for an online "Night of Awareness,” on Tuesday, September 29 from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm.
This free program will focus on how you can help eradicate the commercial sexual exploitation of children in our communities. Local law enforcement will provide updates and there will be an opportunity for questions and answers. Street Grace is a faith-driven organization collaborating with faith, business and community leaders as well as providing a comprehensive path to end the sexual exploitation of minors.
To sign up for the “Night of Awareness,” please go to this link:
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Just Bakery Pop-Up Event at Tucker First UMC |
Tuesday, October 6
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Front of church (under the portico)
Order specifically for the pop-up event between September 30 and October 5.
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Just Bakery will take online orders in advance of the pop-up event and will also have a limited supply of baked goods for sale onsite.
Please note that there is a minimum order of $20 for online orders. You might consider ordering with your friends to increase your order.
Online orders for delivery to the Tucker First event can only be placed from noon on September 30 through noon on October 5. Please do not attempt to order outside this window of time for the pop-up event.
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Action Ministries SuperPaks Extended |
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The Action Ministries program, "SuperPaks" has been extended into December. This program provides non-perishable food items to children on Fridays to "get them through the weekend" with nutritious items.
Three teams of volunteers are needed every Friday between 4:30 and 5:30 pm to pick up, deliver, and distribute pre-made, “SuperPak” bags to three area distribution sites.
If you would like to know more about the Action Ministries SuperPaks program, please click on the Action Ministries logo.
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You are doing a great job of being faithful in your giving to Tucker First. Thank you!
Please remember to not let your church offering slip. Here is how you can give online and also setup reminders for your giving.
On the web: Use this link to get started
The Give+ app on your phone or other mobile device. Look for it in the App Store or Google Play. Setting up and making payments are quick and easy.
Text-to-Give at 833-488-6350. Simply type in the amount you would like to give and you will be prompted on how to complete the donation.
Remember - you can always drop your offering in the secure mailbox in front of the church.
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Amazon Smiles is a program within Amazon.com where you can register a charity (in this case Tucker First) to receive .5% of your purchases on Amazon. Tucker First is now listed as a designated charity.
Go to smile.amazon.com via and designate Tucker First as your chosen charity or if you have the Amazon smartphone app, go to Menu>Settings>Amazon Smile>Generate Donation-ON. Questions? Contact Cindy Petersiel at cpetersiel@tfumc.org.
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Follow Us on Social Media |
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Check out these Facebook pages.
Additionally, the websites of the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church (ngumc.org) and the United Methodist Church (umc.org) are great resources for messages and stories of hope.
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Our prayer ministry lifts your concerns in prayer. You can now submit prayer requests online at www.tuckerfirst.org or you may contact the church office at 770-938-3030 with your prayer request.
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Tucker First UMC
5095 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084
770-938-3030
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Tucker First News is a publication of Tucker First United Methodist Church. |
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