Bridge at the Creek
January 26, 2023
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Good News...
The Prayer Room survived the flood!

If you are in need of a quiet place to spend time with God in prayer and meditation, our Prayer Room beside the Chapel is open from 7:30am to 8:30pm Monday – Friday. 

The ONLY accessible entrance is on the Bell Road side of the church and to the right of the Chapel doors. 
SUNDAY WORSHIP

9:45am Modern Worship | Agape Room #300
11:00am Traditional Worship | Sanctuary
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

Into the Word | Room 325
Faith and Family | Room 326
CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL

PreK thru Kindergarten | Room 209
1st thru 3rd | Room 216
4th thru 5th | Room 221
CHILDREN'S CHURCH

Media Center
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL

Confirmation | Room 322
Youth Sunday School | Room 315
FLOOD UPDATE
Our hope is to be able to provide periodic updates on the progress of recovery from the flooding sustained Christmas Day. Please know that each step in the process takes time. Rest assured that we are diligently and thoughtfully working through each step.

Currently, we continue to work through the insurance claim process. One requirement is to secure 3 bids for the repairs. We have secured two and patiently wait for the third bid to be completed.

We also recognize that many of you want to help support the rebuild financially. You may do so online through ShelbyNext Giving or by check made payable to JCUMC. Please make sure to note that your gift is for the
"Bldg Fund - Flood Rebuild".

"In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us" Romans 8:37
UPCOMING EVENTS
INTEREST MEETING: Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 6:00pm-7:00pm in Room 323
  • EPiC! Ministry has a rich history of partnering with exceptional people in our community and sharing Jesus' love.
  • Join us as we celebrate past accomplishments of the EPiC! Ministry and look toward the future to determine how EPiC! Ministry functions going forward.
  • If you have questions, please contact Pastor Philip
2023 MEN'S RETREAT - Friday, Feb. 10 7:00pm through 11:00 am Sunday, Feb. 12 at Camp Hidden Lake -
  • Men of JCUMC and friends are invited!
  • Rev. Mike Selleck will lead us through a discussion on "From Turmoil to Triumph: Claiming Our Divine Inheritance"
  • Retreat cost is $160
  • Questions? Contact Ken Cook
JOY LUNCHEON: Sunday, Feb. 12 at 12:00pm in the Gathering Room
  • For ages 55+
  • Cost is $10/person
  • Make your RESERVATION before 9:00am on Wednesday, Feb. 8
2023 WOMEN'S RETREAT - Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9:00am-5:00pm at Camp Glisson
  • Ladies of JCUMC and friends are invited!
  • We will be challenged and inspired by Rev. Dr. Shannon Karafanda, renegade Executive Pastor serving Peachtree City UMC, as she leads us through a discussion on "#Holy Mischief: When God Shows Up in Simple Acts of Kindness"
  • Retreat fee is $65 (includes breakfast, snacks, lunch, supplies and our fabulous facilitator). Click HERE to register.
  • Contact Donna Galucki for information on reserving a room for Friday evening for Pre-Retreat FUN and FELLOWSHIP!
  • DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS 1/29/23
SUMMIT COUNSELING 2023 GALA:

"A Hope Full Experience"

Saturday, March 25
6:00pm
The Hotel Avalon
WAYS TO SERVE
It's Time to Build and
We Need Your Help!!
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - We committed to build a home from the ground up for the Ramos Family and we need willing servants to fulfill our commitment.

No construction experience needed.

Volunteer to help this Saturday.

ONLY 2 slots remain!
VOLUNTEER for Children's Programs: We are overflowing with kiddos and need your help!
  • We need Sunday School Teachers! Sign up HERE if you want to start off your Sunday mornings with joy, laughter and sharing God's Word with our children!
  • We need Children's Church Volunteers! 30-60 children participate weekly. No training necessary. Sign up HERE and know that you are so needed.
  • Help provide OR sponsor a meal for our mid-week program J-Walkers. We have around 50 people on Wednesday evenings and Tiffany's meal planning skills are stretched to the limit. Contact Tiffany if you want to help!

HELP our Youth by providing dinner for Catalyst gatherings on Sunday night.

JOIN the Media Team
  • Help with media during the 9:45 and/or 11:00am worship services.
  • No experience needed - will train
  • Contact Justtyn Hutcheson

JOIN Choir, Orchestra and/or Handbells
KOREAN Ministry News and Events
Welcome to the Korean Ministry!
Click HERE to go to the Korean Ministry Website.
 
  • Sunday Korean Service each week at 11:15am in the Agape Room 300
  • Early Morning Service (Tue-Sat) at 5:45am in the Prayer Room
  • Wednesday Korean Bible Study at 1:30pm in Room 323
YOUTH News and Events
Youth Sunday School : Meeting in Room 315

Confirmation: Meeting in Room 322

Catalyst: This Sunday, Jan. 29 from 5:15pm-7:15pm
  • Come hang out as we eat, play and fellowship together
  • Make sure you invite friends!

Youth Mission Trip Dates: July 9-14
  • Cost is $400 per youth
  • We will be partnering with Team Effort in the Smokey Mountain region of Tennessee near the Sevierville/Gatlinburg area
  • We will be doing manual labor and serving in rural areas, bonding as a group and having fun in our free time
  • Click HERE to register. THE ABSOLUTE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS APRIL 1, 2023 and a $75 deposit is required to reserve your spot.
  • Needed: 2 male chaperones and 2 female chaperones. Please contact Pastor Philip if you are willing to chaperone.

IMPORTANT SPRING DATES:
  • Super Bowl Party - Sunday, Feb. 12 at 5:15pm in the Agape Room
  • In Town Retreat - Friday, March 17 at 6:00pm thru Saturday, March 18 at 4:00pm (This is a slight date change due to the uncertainty of 1st floor repair completion)
  • Small Group Scavenger Hunt - Sunday, April 16
  • Trivia Night and Silent Auction Fundraiser - Friday, May 5th
  • Confirmation Sunday - May 7
  • Senior Recognition/Youth Sunday - May 21

Stay up to date on ALL that is going on in Youth by joining our Remind group.
  • How to receive these text message updates:
  1. Open up a blank text message on your phone
  2. In the "to" line, type 81010
  3. In the body of the message line, type@JCUMCYOUTH
If you have any questions about Remind, please
do not hesitate to let Philip Galyon know.

Make sure your are following the JCUMC Youth Instagram page, so please follow us @JCUMCYOUTH to keep up with events and announcements.

CHILDREN'S News and Events
Children's Sunday School: Jan. 29
PreK thru 5th grade classrooms will meet in the Gathering Room
  • This is the 5th Sunday of the month which means "Pancakes and Pajamas"...WAIT! NO kitchen, so NO pancakes. For the next few months with 5 Sundays, we are going to have "Popcorn and Pajamas".
  • Wear your pj's, eat popcorn and watch a movie together!
  • This week we will watch "Star" - a retelling of the story of Jesus' birth from the animals point of view.
Children's Church : RELOCATED to the Media Center/Library as we restore the Chapel
J-Walkers Mid-week Program: Wednesday, Jan. 25 and Feb. 1
  • RELOCATED to the Gathering Room across from the Sanctuary
  • 1st thru 5th graders will be making "Socks of Love" for a local shelter
  • DONATIONS NEEDED:
  1. Long, unisex socks (NEW)
  2. Sample Size Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash
  3. Small Plastic Combs
  4. Packs of Gum
  5. Granola Bars
  6. Hand Warmers
  7. Lightweight Gloves
  8. Toothbrushes
  9. Small Toothpastes

**Donations may be dropped off on Wednesdays OR Sundays in the collection bin located in the Narthex.**
CARE AND SUPPORT
Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness.

CONFIDENTIALLY Contact a Stephen Minister
Support Groups
It takes courage to reach out when in need and we want you to know that options are available.

Click HERE for a complete listing of the Support Groups that hold meetings at Johns Creek UMC. Each support group is free and open to all.
Total Weekly Giving 01/16/23 - 01/22/23
General Operating Fund: $33,330

Actual Budget Receipts JAN: $134,540
Needed Budget Receipts JAN: $241,000
THE MAIN CHURCH OFFICE HAS RELOCATED TO THE WELCOME DESK LOCATED IN THE NARTHEX.

OFFICE HOURS ARE MONDAY-THURSDAY FROM 8:30AM-4:30PM AND FRIDAY FROM 8:30AM-2:00PM.

**Please note:
PRESCHOOL CARPOOL TAKES PLACE EACH DAY FROM 9:00AM-10:00AM AND 1:00PM-2:00PM
Pastor on Call Number (678)701-7739