News

Mark your calendars for our re-entry into the Sanctuary on Sunday, September 20! Join us for worship and a congregational luncheon in the Family Life Hall.

Fall Studies beginning soon! Classes will be taught by Dr. Sam R. Matthews, Rev. Elaine Wilder, Rev. Brian Smith, Rev. Lori Ethridge and others. There are also opportunities for children and youth to get involved. Click here for more information and to register. (Rev. Brian Smith, ext. 7840)

One Faith, Many Voices celebrates various musical traditions in worship: African-American (this Sunday) and Bluegrass (August 30). Our Adult Choir rehearses Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in Room 263. (Bryan Black, ext. 7815)

GED classes through Project Light will begin September 15 and run through May 26 in Room 104 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30-3 p.m. Contact Janet Peeler with questions at janet.peeler@comcast.net. (Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)

Volunteer to help with the Great Day of Service: Local on Saturday, September 12. You can be the difference in our community through a variety of service projects at MFUMC and throughout the community. Click here for a listing of projects and online sign up. (Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)

Give blood at the MFUMC blood drive on Sunday, September 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The bloodmobile will be located in the pavilion parking lot. Sign up at redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code MFUMC. (Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)

All men of the church are invited to a cookout on Thursday, August 27 at 6:30 p.m. at 160 Durham Street, Marietta 30064. Join us for fun, food and fellowship and get connected with the men of the church. (Forrest Cate,
ext. 7806)

Register now for Children's Choirs and Family Music Classes online through the church Web site. Rehearsals for age 3 through 5th grade begin next Wednesday, August. 26. Classes for infants begin Monday, September 14.

(Bryan Black, ext. 7815)

Church Family Supper resumes Wednesday, August 26 at 5:15 p.m. in the Reception Hall (until the Sanctuary re-opens). Cost is $6 (adults) and $4 (children from 3 to 11) with a $20 family cap. (Susan McElwain, ext. 7853)

Join the Senior Adults for a tour of the stained glass windows of St Luke's Episcopal Church,

435 Peachtree Street, Atlanta on Tuesday, September 1. We will be introduced to the artistic and historical significance of these windows over formal coffee and refreshments in the parish's reception hall, followed by an organ concert with Charles Higgs. After the tour, the group will have lunch at The Varsity before returning to the church. We will depart from the Polk Street parking lot at 9 a.m. and return approximately 1:30 p.m. The cost of the trip is $2 per person plus lunch. (Rev. Lori Ethridge, ext. 7835)

Senior Adult Ministry Catered Luncheons resume on September 16 and continue through May 2016 on the third Wednesday of each month in the Wesley Dining Room (Room 104). The dates and speakers are:

September 16: Reverend Kent Burel on "Theology in The Wizard of Oz"
October 21: Mrs. Phyllis Wright, Professor of Nursing at Emory University on healthy aging
November 18: Mrs. Susan McDonald sharing her faith story in song

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

Come Meet our New Organist! There will be a reception for Brian Parks in the Wesley Dining Room (across from the Family Life Hall) following both worship services this Sunday.

Ministry Tables on the Bridge this Sunday! Come learn about the many ministries that make up FUMC and find a place to plug in.

Handel's Messiah Study: Beginning next Monday, August 24, Fred Finzer will be leading a 7-week class that looks at the music, themes, and use of scripture in Handel's Messiah. Contact the church office to register for the class. The class meets each Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. (Rev. Brian Smith, ext. 7840).

The Drama Ministry Team invites you to an Ice Cream Extravaganza at 4 p.m. this Sunday, August 23 at the home of Bryan Black. Ages 4th grade through adult are welcome. Exciting plans for a holiday show are coming-don't miss out! (Bryan Black, ext. 7815)

Lil' Lambs Children's Consignment Sale is this week in the Family Life Hall. Sale hours are: Thursday, 6-8 p.m. $5 admission; Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. (Georgia Rambo, ext. 7805)

Connect Through Table Fellowship

Join us for Church Family Supper,
beginning Wednesday, August 26

Until construction is completed in the Sanctuary, Church Family Supper will be served in the Reception Hall at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays. $6 (adults) and $4 (children from 3 to 11). $20 family cap.

August 26: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, cabbage casserole, mixed vegetables, salad bar, rolls and desserts. Kids- Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, salad bar, rolls and desserts

Save the Date

Sunday, August 23

One Faith, Many Voices

(African-American)

Wednesday, August 26

Children's Choirs Resume

Wednesday, August 26

Church Family Supper Resumes

Wednesday, August 26

Handbell Choir Resumes

Wednesday, August 26

Orchestra Resumes