PATRIOTIC SUNDAY

This Sunday is Patriotic Sunday, one of our most popular worship services of the year. VETERANS, REMEMBER THAT WE WANT YOU TO GATHER IN THE LOBBY OF THE FAMILY LIFE HALL fifteen Sam's Picture minutes before the worship service. You will process into the sanctuary on the opening hymn. Early in the service, the hymns of the various branches of service will be played and we ask that you raise your hand as the hymn for your branch is heard, then you can be seated. Assistance will be provided.

Our guests speakers this morning are two of our own. Mitzi Smith Moore is President of Sundial Plumbing Services, the largest female-owned plumbing contractor in Georgia. She has won numerous local and national awards and has been named one of Georgia's Power Women, National Contractor of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Atlanta Consumers Choice, and Best of Plumbing Category by, among other groups, Georgia Trend magazine, the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Creative Loafing magazine, and various national plumbing associations.

Locally, she serves on the boards of, among others, the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Kennesaw State University, Chattahoochee Tech, and Wellstar Health System. She has been an integral (and generous) part of the plumbing restoration component of Restore To Glory! She is married to Richard and has two grown children.

Major General (retired) Robert H. Griffin is a native of Atlanta and earned degrees from Auburn University (two!), Long Island University, the U. S. Army War College and the U. S. Army Command General Staff College. Among other assignments, he served as Deputy Commanding General of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and managed a military and civil works program exceeding twenty billion dollars. He commanded a heavy combat battalion during Operation Desert Storm.

Gen. Griffin's decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and Ranger Tab and Parachutist Badge. He is married to Bobbie and they live in Smyrna.

The procession of veterans is led by Lt. Col. (ret.) Clarence Bush, a thirty-one year (and ten days!) veteran of the U. S. Air Force whose overseas assignments included Tokyo, the Azores, Germany, and Thailand.

We welcome all who gather today-our speakers, our veterans, and all who endeavor to live as faithful patriots of a nation whose greatest goal should always be to serve the living and true God.

And I'll see you this Sunday.

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News

The church office will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day.

There will be an information session on the MFUMC mission trip to Ecuador on Sunday, July 12 at 12:30 p.m. in room 201-b (The library conference room). Learn how you can join the team or be a prayer partner for the trip. (Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)

Join the Men of the Church for dinner and fellowship at the Whistlestop Café, 1200 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy., NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and connect with some new ones. Find out about upcoming opportunities to serve and grow in discipleship. Dinner is Dutch treat. (Stanley Wrinkle, srwrinkle@bellsouth.net)

Donate to the Back To School Backpack Event! We need donations of filled backpacks and school supplies. Supply lists and volunteer signup are available through the church office and at www.mariettafumc.org. Please bring your supplies to the church office by Thursday, July 23. (Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)

Join the senior adults for two upcoming overnight trips. In Chattanooga, TN we will see the live theatrical production, Nine to Five, The Musical and tour the Hunter Museum, viewing the exhibit, Monet and the American Impressionists on July 7-18. In Rome, GA we will attend the play Drinking Habits at the historic De Soto Theater and visit the Oak Hill House, home of Martha Berry on August 21-22. (Rev. Lori Ethridge, ext. 7835)

Plan now for the Great American Family Picnic

on July 4th in the Park on Polk. Hosted by the Phileo Sunday School class, this is your chance for the best seats for Marietta's fireworks show and to support MUST Ministries. To register for the event, visit www.greatamericanfamilypicnic.com. Volunteers receive free admission and dinner. Send an e-mail to forrestcate@mariettafumc.org to volunteer. (Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)

Don't let boredom creep in this summer! In June and July, preschool and elementary age children have a variety of camps such as "I Spy," "A Bug's Life," cooking, martial arts, dance, and tumbling. Older children enjoy fellowship and community service on Mission Mondays. Parent's Day Out is available for nursery age children, so they can have fun with friends too! Click here for more information or contact kellyduncan@mariettafumc.org.

Epworth Mid-High Mission Trip. Rising 7th-9th graders are invited to join us for mission projects, worship and fun at the beach from July 19-22. Early Bird Registration is $150 and ends May 31. (Josh Sweeney, ext. 7808)

The College Sunday School Class meets in the Parlor throughout the Summer. All are welcome. (Rev. Elaine Wilder, ext. 7826)

Restore to Glory!

Want more information about Restore To Glory! and its progress? Visit its Website, which includes the latest news about projects with photos to show our progress. There, you will also find information about how to donate or make your pledge.

This Week

Join our Patriotic Worship Service Sunday, June 28.

We invite all of our veterans to meet in the Family Life Hall Lobby prior to both Worship services to be recognized during the service.

One Rehearsal Family Choir. Sing with the choir on Patriotic Sunday (this Sunday, June 28). Simply come to the Choir Room at 8:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. for a quick rehearsal and then sing for morning worship. (Bryan Black, ext. 7815)

Join our Senior Adult Ministry for Jazz on the Lawn with singer and musician Joe Gransden at Callanwolde on Friday, June 26. The group will leave the church at 4:30 p.m. and return at 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include entrance to the Callanwolde art gallery. (Rev. Lori Ethridge, ext. 7835)

Three of our Adult Sunday School classes will move to new locations this Sunday: