Current Sermon Series: Courageous Faith
From the earliest days of his life in Nazareth to his final journey to the cross on Calvary, Jesus was the ultimate model of what it means to have courage in the midst of uncertainty.
Join us for our current sermon series, “Courageous Faith.” Each week, we take an in-depth look at the life of Jesus--from his baptism to his temptation in the wilderness and beyond—and discover how we can live and lead a life of courage and faith in the new year.
This Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 9:15 am and 11:00 am
This week's sermon: Spoken Courage
Sometimes the place where courageous faith is needed the most isn't just in what we do, but it's in what we say. For instance, have you ever been in situations where you knew the right thing to do is speak up, speak out, or speak the truth in love but you didn't because fear got the best of you? As humans, we've all had things that we would've said. So, as Christians, how do we infuse more courage into our conversations? Today we'll look at the power and importance of candor.
We look forward to seeing you then!
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#2. Wednesday Night TONIGHT! |
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We are BACK for Wednesday Nights TONIGHT!
Wednesday Nights start today at 5:30 pm for dinner!
We have so much in store for you tonight and over the coming weeks! Join us tonight, for a delicious supper starting at 5:30 pm and then stay for new programming from 6:30 - 7:45 pm!
The menu for tonight is: Meatloaf, Hashbrown Potato Casserole, and Mixed Veggies
Wednesday Night Programming starting TONIGHT January 26th:
- The Gospel of Mark - Bible Study with Pastor Jeremy
- Kids Ministry and Kids Choir
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Student Ministry (goes until 8:00 pm)
- GriefShare
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Piecemakers Quilting Ministry (goes until 8:00 pm)
Wednesday Night Programming starting February 2nd:
- Wednesday Night Women’s Study
- Disciple 1 Fast Track with Pastor Jason
- Pandemic Parenting Seminar
- Class for Parents (Launch February 9th, 6:30 pm)
For a full list of all grow opportunities and when they will be starting please visit hmumc.org/grow to learn more and to sign up as needed!
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Wednesday Nights with Pastor Jeremy
Starts TONIGHT Wednesday, January 26th at 6:30
Available In-Person or via Facebook Livestream
If you ever wanted a gospel that gets right to the point, look no further than the Gospel of Mark. Written in the mid-to-late 60’s AD, the Gospel of Mark doesn’t include details about Jesus’ life like the Christmas story, his genealogy, or lengthy teachings like the Sermon on the Mount. The reason why is because Mark has one goal: To get the reader to the good news of Easter Sunday as quickly as possible.
Starting Wednesday, January 26th, join Pastor Jeremy for an in-depth study of one of the most unique books in the entire Bible: The Gospel of Mark. This class will meet in person in the Worship Center on Wednesdays starting at 6:30 pm. It’ll also be livestreamed on Facebook Live for those who are unable to attend in person.
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Grief Share
Wednesday Nights from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm starting TONIGHT
Register at hmumc.org/grow
For many, working through the emotional and practical challenges that bereavement thrusts upon us is challenging and healing happens when we surround ourselves with others who understand what we are going through. And sometimes, the greatest healing comes from being there for someone else.
Grief Share is a 13-week small group series designed to help people begin the healing process in the aftermath of losing a loved one. You won’t be put under any obligation to talk if you don’t feel like talking, or to pray out loud, or anything like that. GriefShare is designed to provide a non-threatening, supportive and informative environment for all who participate so that the members of the group can draw encouragement and strength from one another.
David and Melanie Hutto will be leading our upcoming GriefShare class at Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church, and they would love to have you join them and the rest of the group.
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Pandemic Parenting Seminar
Wednesday, February 2nd at 6:30 pm
Times keep changing and so do the needs of our kids and students. You are invited to join a panel of therapists and counselors as they share tools for facing the most difficult issues our young people experience today. They will be sharing assessments of what they see working regularly with kids and teens, practical tools for parenting, and will have a Q&A session to discuss your most pressing questions.
Our panelists include:
- Mrs. Lauren Spencer, LPC: Mrs. Spencer began has been working with children in Gwinnett County for the last 20 years. Her passion is to see that every child reaches his/her full potential in life.
- Dr. Chuck Cancilla: Dr. Cancilla is both a clinical and school psychologist with 6 degrees in psychology and 25 years of experience. He specializes in comprehensive evaluations to enhance the success of kids in school and in future endeavors.
- Mrs. Laura Butler: Mrs. Butler has worked as a school counselor for the last 15 years. She specializes in being the first line of support for students and is committed to guiding them in their educational journey. She enjoys partnering with parents to ensure the success of her students.
Registration is strongly encouraged. We sure hope you will join us for this very special opportunity!
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We are excited about all the ways you can GROW in your faith at HMUMC!
In addition to the Wednesday Night Studies we mentioned above, we have many other ways to connect with others during the week! We have several new studies and groups starting! Visit hmumc.org/grow to learn more and to sign up!
Starting the week of January 31st:
- Monday Morning Bible Study 1 Samuel (January 31st, 10 am) Register here
- Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study "Forgiving What You Can't Forget" (February 1st, 10 am) Register here
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Join our BridgeBuilders Group Online via Zoom
Every Other Thursday evening at 7 pm
Our Next Meeting is on February 3rd
Our BridgeBuilders group began as a partnership between Kingdom Minded Ministries and Hamilton Mill UMC in the Fall of 2020 and has now grown to include persons from numerous different churches and backgrounds.
This group seeks to disrupt racism through our faith by growing in relationships with each other, engaging in difficult conversations, and participating in anti-racist activism together.
Our next meeting is Thursday, February 3rd at 7 pm via Zoom . We'd love to have you join us!
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#5. Women's Planning Meeting |
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Come Help Plan and Grow the New Women's Ministry
THIS Saturday, January 29th from 11 am - 2 pm
Inviting all women to the new HMUMC Women's Ministry with our new leaders Amanda Street and Melissa Capps. Both women are eager and excited to meet you and to plan all that is in store for the women of HMUMC in 2022. They have so many new and exciting ideas!
You are invited to join them this Saturday, January 29th from 11 am - 2 pm. This will be a planning meeting to assist in knowing how the women of HMUMC would like to grow the ministry. Please note that light refreshments will be served.
If you can not participate in person, you are more than welcome to join them online via Zoom. The Zoom link and info is on hmumc.org/women
They look forward to growing this Women's Ministry and seeing where Christ will lead the women of HMUMC.
See you Saturday!
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Hey Kids! We have so much in store for you each week in Kids Ministry!
Please join us this SUNDAY at both 9:15 am and 11:00 am and we look forward to seeing TONIGHT at 6:30 pm for all kids aged 0 - 5th grade!
We can't wait to see you!
Happy New Year everyone and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Many Blessings,
Traci Lowry
Director of Kids Ministry
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5th Grade Hangouts Are Back January 30th!
Sunday, January 30th from 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Hey 5th Graders! We are so excited to welcome you back to HMUMC on Sunday, January 30th from 4:00 - 5:30 pm in the Rooftop.
Come for some fun and to learn more about Jesus!
See you then!
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2022 5-day Vacation Bible School Is BACK!
Save the Dates: June 6-10 from 9:00 am - 10:30 am each day
Available for Rising Kindergarten through Rising 6th Grade
Registration Opens March 13
HMUMC is well known throughout the community for our Vacation Bible School (VBS) and we are excited to bring back the traditional 5-day weekday morning VBS in 2022! HMUMC's VBS helps kids move from knowing about God to truly knowing God - it's about changing hearts and lives for eternity!
This year's theme: Monumental - Celebrating God's Greatness will give kids the opportunity to discover the vastness of God's love. Each day during VBS, kids will sing, celebrate, use their imagination, create and explore, learn a Bible scripture, all while having the time of their lives!
We also need lots of volunteers to make VBS happen! Please consider being a crew leader this year - more information coming soon!
Registration opens Sunday March 13th so save the date to spend a week in the summer with HMUMC!
More information coming soon!
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Hey, Student Min Parents and Students!
Here's what's happening in Student Ministry:
Upcoming Events:
TONIGHT: Wednesday Nights are BACK!
This Sunday we will have both Confirmation and E3 at 11:00 am We look forward to seeing you!
Confirmation Sunday is coming up Sunday, February 13th at 9:15
We are always here if you need us!
David Benson - david.benson@hmumc.org
Heather McCreary - heather.mccreary@hmumc.org
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Here's what happening at the Pantry:
Did you know that The Pantry gives between 500 and 600 boxes of cereal each week? Cereal is a vital and tasty part of what we do and our shelves are in need of your help! Help us restock The Pantry with Cereal!! Grab a box (or five!) at your grocery store and drop them in the donation bins at the church. As always, we appreciate your help!
We need Pantry volunteers all week long! For those of you that might not know, we need many volunteers throughout the week to make our Saturday morning food distribution a success. We have lots of options that can fit your schedule.
Week Day Volunteer Hours: Wednesday and Fridays: 9 am - 11 am and 11 am - 1 pm.
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Christian Library International: Prison Alliance Book Drive
Donations Accepted January 30th - February 13th - HMUMC Narthex
Help us collect Bibles, Christian books and other Christian materials to donate to CLI Prison Alliance ministry with incarcerated men, women and youth. Please donate your Christian materials to help share the gospel with inmates.
The following items are accepted:
- New & GENTLY USED Bibles & Christian Books
- New & GENTLY USED Bible Study Materials (no writing)
- Spanish Language Materials
- Other Foreign Language Materials
- Christian content DVDs & CDs
- Youth Materials
- Large Print Materials
- Paperback and Hardback
We can't accept damaged materials, secular books, cassette & VHS tapes, spiral-bound or over-sized materials. Thank you so much for your donations!
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#10. Starting Point This Sunday |
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Starting Point Orientation Class
THIS Sunday, January 30th from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Starting Point is our orientation class for people who are considering membership, whether you’re brand new to Hamilton Mill UMC or you’ve been here for a while!
Starting in 2022, we invite you to join us for a meet & greet with our pastors (dessert and coffee will be served). We look forward to meeting you THIS Sunday, January 30th!
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- January 26 - Wednesday Nights Return for Kids, Students, and Pastor Jeremy's class
- January 30 - Sunday Worship at 9:15 and 11:00
- January 30 - 5th Grade Hangout from 4:00 - 5:30
- January 30 - Starting Point from 4:00 - 5:30
- January 31 - Monday Morning Bible Study at 10:00 am
- February 1 - Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study at 10:00 am
- February 2 - More Wednesday Night Programming Begins
- February 2 - Pandemic Parenting at 6:30 pm
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