WELCOME, DR. MOSES

    This week we have the privilege of welcoming Dr. Oral Moses to our pulpit as guest preacher. Dr. Moses is an old friend to our congregation, having sung with and for us in
worship on numerous occasions. What a treat to have him lead us not only in song, but also in Word.

    These past months, the news headlines have been filled with tragedy. The problems are difficult and complicated, and there are no simple answers. In difficult times, however, we find ourselves looking to the resources of our faith for guidance. God promises to speak if we are willing to listen. When we listen to a new voice, we just might hear God speaking to us in a new way.

    Dr. Moses is a lifelong United Methodist (his membership is with Ben Hill UMC in Atlanta), a bass-baritone singer, a researcher, and an educator. He is a retired Professor Emeritus at Kennesaw State University and his research and teaching center around Afro-American music, especially the Negro Spiritual. He has recorded numerous CDs and performed with a variety of national symphonies. To learn more about Dr. Moses, you can visit his website (www.oralmoses.com).

    More than anything else, Dr. Moses is a man of deep and profound faith. He joins the entire Christian family in longing for a world filled with peace, love and justice for all people. If you have heard Dr. Moses sing, then you will certainly want to hear him preach!

    Welcome, Dr. Moses. Thank you for leading us in worship.

News

Help MFUMC pack lunches for the MUST Summer Lunch program. Meet Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the Lower Room to pack 300 lunches. For more information and to sign up, click here. (Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)

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 Monday, July 20.  (Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)  

Book Drive to help support the Back To School Backpack event. We are collecting new and gently used books for children and teens.  There will be a table set up at the event so students can choose a book that they would enjoy.  Please bring books to the children's area or the church office by Monday, July 20. (Kelly Duncan, ext. 7812) 

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

Kids: Beat the Heat! Summer programs for children continue: 

• Nursery: Parent's Day Out from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Preschool Camps:  Around the Campfire, Under the Sea, Girly Girls, Manly Men
• Elementary K-2nd Grade Camps: Around the Campfire, Barbie Dance, Under the Sea
• Elementary 3rd-5th Grade:  Mission Mondays. Meet in the Family Life Hall lobby at 10 a.m., returning around 1 p.m.

For more information about our children's summer programs, click here. (Georgia Rambo, ext. 7805)

Admission is free. Bring a picnic and a lawn chair or blanket. Leave the church at 4:30 p.m. or meet us there. (Rev. Lori Ethridge, ext. 7835)

There will be an information session on the MFUMC mission trip to Ecuador this 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) 

We hope to see you then!

Wednesday, July 8

Mid High Bible Study and Pool Party

Senior Adult Ministry's

at Heritage Sandy Springs

Sunday, July 12

Youth Lake Day

July 16

Meet for Dinner

July 19-22

Epworth Mid-High Mission Trip

Monday, July 20

Drop off your donations

for the Back to School Event!

Saturday, July 25

Back to School Event

Monday, August 3

Cobb Schools Begin

Wednesday, August 5

Marietta Schools Begin

August 14-16

Youth Sharptop Retreat

August 16-22

Lil' Lambs Set-Up and Sale

Monday, August 17

Weekday Ministry Students Return

Wednesday, August 26

Church Family Supper resumes