Join us in showing appreciation for our clergy! The extraordinary work they do of encouraging us and guiding us does not go unnoticed especially during these tough times. Click the link below and send a special message to thank them for all they do to help you and your family! You can also give them a shout out using the hashtag #BenHillClergyAppreciationDay and post to your social media accounts. Encourage others to do the same.
Ben Hill’s Prison Ministry will meet via zoom Tuesday, October 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. All current members and other interested persons should plan on attending. 

For more information or if you have questions please contact Gloria Parker, gloriaparker3790@comcast.net or Cynthia Holland at cythinam@msn.com.
The Ben Hill Children's Ministry is missing out on our usual Hallelujah Fall Festival but we want to bring the FUN to you! Sign up below to receive a small token of love from the Children's Ministry. Registration is open to Ben Hill families with children ages 3-12 years old through October 29. Blessing bags will be delivered (no contact) on October 31.

If you are interested in volunteering with delivery, please contact Kristan Jones-Scales at kjonesscales@benhillumc.org
Ben Hill UMC will participate in the Central North District 2 Virtual Cluster Charge Conference on Thursday, Nov. 12th at 7pm, via Zoom. Due to the size limitations, the District requests that each church limit its number of attendees to 12 per church.

For more information, please contact Beverly Register in the Annex Office at x2000. 
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. The highlighted items are needed most

FOOD DONATION LIST
  • Breakfast Food - cereal, grits, oatmeal 
  • Boxed or canned milk 
  • Canned Vegetables/peas/beans/corn
  • Canned Fruits 
  • Canned Meat
  • Rice/mashed potatoes
  • Pasta
  • Tomato sauce
  • Loaves of Bread 
  • Peanut butter and jelly
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
Make your contribution at benhillumc.org/giving. Click "Food Bank" under the Select a Fund options.


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.
We are so excited to continue Sunday School for our children and youth. Classes meet via Zoom at 10:30am each Sunday. Register so you can join in on the fun! We explore lively, age-appropriate activities—including games, crafts, and creative play—accommodating various ways kids learn. Please complete registration at the link below to sign up and receive the link. Invite a friend to join in the fun too!
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.
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.
Sympathy
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief.
Please accept our sincere condolences.

Dyanne Cunningham (M) on the loss of her sister
Elaine Gardner (R)

Regina and Dale Powell Powell (M) on the loss of her brother, and his brother-in-law
Anthony Bernard Williams (R)
Community Events and Resources
The Fulton County Board of Registrations and Elections has unveiled its list of early voting locations for the November 3, 2020 General Election. The county will have 30 polling sites opened for early voting through October 30, 2020
Adams Park Library
2231 Campbellton Rd., SW
Atlanta, GA. 30311

Alpharetta Branch Library
10 Park Plaza
Alpharetta, GA 30009

Buckhead Library
269 Buckhead Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30305

Chastain Park
140 W Wieuca Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30342

C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center
3201 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SW
Atlanta, GA 30311

Dorothy Benson Senior Center
6500 Vernon Wood Drive SE
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

East Point Library
2757 Main Street
East Point, GA 30344

East Roswell Branch Library
2301 Holcomb Bridge Rd.
Roswell, GA 30076

Etris Community Recreation
5285 Lakeside Dr.
Union City, GA 30291

Georgia International Convention Center
2000 Convention Center Concourse
College Park, GA 30337
Gladys S. Dennard Library @ South Fulton
4055 Flat Shoals Road
Union City, GA 30291

Johns Creek Environmental Campus
8100 Holcomb Bridge Road
Alpharetta, GA 30022

High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Metropolitan Library
1332 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30310

Milton Library
855 Mayfield Road
Milton, GA 30009

New Beginnings Senior Center
66 Brooks View Drive
Fairburn, GA 30213

Northside Library
3295 Northside Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30327

Northeast Spruill Oaks Library
9560 Spruill Road
Johns Creek, GA 30022

North Fulton Service Center
(Room 232)
7741 Roswell Road,
Sandy Springs, GA 30350

Northwest Branch at Scotts Crossing Library
2489 Perry Boulevard, NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Park Place at Newtown
3125 Old Alabama Road
Johns Creek, GA 30022

Ponce De Leon Library
980 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Robert E. Fulton Ocee Library
5090 Abbotts Bridge Road
Johns Creek, GA 30005

Roswell Library
115 Norcross Street
Roswell, GA 30075

South Fulton Service Center
5600 Stonewall Tell Road
South Fulton, GA 30349

Sandy Springs Library
395 Mount Vernon Hwy, NE
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Southwest Arts Center
915 New Hope Road., SW
South Fulton, GA 30331

State Farm Arena
1 State Farm Drive
Atlanta, GA 30303

Welcome All Recreation Center
4255 Will Lee Road
South Fulton, GA 30349

Wolf Creek Library
3100 Enon Road, SW
Atlanta, GA 30331
Voters can head to the early voting polling sites during the following days and times:
Monday, October 19 to Friday, October 23
        8 am to 6 pm
Monday, October 26 to Friday, October 30
        7 am to 7 pm
Saturday Voting
October 17 and 24
8 am to 6 pm
Sunday Voting
October 18 and 25
10 am to 6 pm
Get Involved as a Poll Observer
To be a poll observer you must: be a Georgia resident, have a valid driver’s license & access to a car for entirety of shift, be willing to sign a standard volunteer non-disclosure agreement & complete training w/FFA, have a smart phone to take photos & submit reports from polling locations, have access to internet to complete zoom trainings/receive information for assignment
Important dates/deadlines

Vote by Mail application deadline: October 30th

Your absentee ballot request must be received by October 30, 2020.

Vote by mail ballot is due: November 3rd

For voters within the country, all absentee ballots must arrive at your county election office by Election Day. Go to https://ballotrequest.sos.ga.gov/ to learn more. Residents can also go to the Fulton County's Absentee Ballots page to download an application or go to the My Voter Page.

Can I vote early in Georgia?
State law requires early voting commencing October 12. Early voting ends on the Friday immediately prior to Election Day.

Local elections officials may allow early voting beyond regular weekday business hours, but it’s up to the county.
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.
Health Resources
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and YOU are invited to join virtually for the 6th Annual Breast Cancer Benefit “Celebrating Life” Purpose and Passion in Pink, Celebrating Life! on Sunday, October 25,2020, 2 PM – 4 PM ET, hosted by Renewing Health Foundation. This online program will feature medical experts, musical entertainment, a live cooking demonstration, giveaways, awards, and a special celebration of life for breast cancer survivors and loved ones!

This event is highly recognized and supported by the National Medical Association (NMA), a new health partner for our Church and Health & Wellness Ministry, and advocate for our community.The NMA is the largest and oldest national organization representing more than 50,000 African American physicians and their patients served throughout the United States. The NMA is a 501© (3) national professional and scientific organization.
Register today for a Brain Health Forum | Tuesday, October 27 at 1:00 pm


or Call Cornelya Dorbin at 404-712-1416
Attend this free educational program to hear from Emory, Boston and Florida Atlantic University experts. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common and most studied cause of dementia. During the program you will learn how to distinguish Alzheimer’s disease from other major forms of dementia. Be sure to invite a friend, colleague or loved one to this comprehensive and engaging session.
October 6th Brain Talk Live Replay
Connect With Us
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:
  1. Try a different Web browser. Most browsers should work but if your web browser is not showing the stream, try a different one. 
  2. Try going to the Ben Hill UMC Facebook Page and view the Live Stream there.
  3. 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.
  4. Access StreamingFaith.com as another option to view the live stream.
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: