News

Open Door Sunday School Class is hosting the annual church-wide poinsettia sale. Purchase yours on Sunday, November 29 and Sunday, December 6 for $15 on the Bridge or in the Family Life Hall lobby. Proceeds will benefit the Murphy-Harpst Children's Home.

The church office will be closed November 26-27 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Join the Senior Adults on Monday, November 30

for a trip to Fernbank to view the exhibit, Searching for the Queen of Sheba, and the IMAX film Jerusalem.

Depart from the Polk Street lot at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $20 plus lunch at Ponce City Market. (Rev. Lori Ethridge, ext. 7835).

Advent's First Wednesday, December 2, 5:15-6:30 p.m. (during Church Family Supper.) Cherub and Joy Song children's choirs will lead us in song, and families are also invited to create a keepsake Advent Calendar Muffin Tin. Cost for this craft is $10. Please pre-register by clicking here. (Kelly Duncan, ext. 7812)

Advent Sunday School. If you are not currently

in a Sunday school class, we invite you to join us for a
5-week Advent Study during the Sunday school hour beginning on the first Sunday of Advent, November 29. The class will be led by Forrest Cate, Director of Program, and will meet in the Hospitality Room.
(Rev. Brian Smith, ext. 7840)

The Men of the Church are holding a pre-sale Christmas Tree and Wreath Fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit the Weekday Preschool, Boy Scout Troop 277 and the MFUMC Youth. Order forms and more information is available through the church office or by clicking here. (Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)

Be a Christmas Angel! This Christmas, help bring
joy to local family. Information is on the Bridge,
in the nursery and outside the Family Life Hall. Click here to sign up to be a Christmas Angel. (Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)

Save the date! Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian-Carlo Menotti will be presented by the Jubilation Drama Ministry on December 18 and 19. This fully staged musical with orchestra follows the Three Kings on their journey to the Christ child and their encounter with Amahl and his mother. Tickets (Seniors $18/Adults $22) will be available on the Bridge on Sundays and through the Church Office. (Bryan Black, ext. 7815)

Marietta Singles is a group of 55 and older singles who gather for fun and fellowship every Monday. Dinner and a program begin at 6 p.m. in Room 327, and all are welcome! For more info, contact Lou Gibson at 770-590-0388.

The Hospitality Ministry is looking for friendly, creative and energetic volunteers to help greet on Sundays, provide special event setup and décor and be helpers at Church Family Supper on Wednesdays. (Beth Dawson, ext. 7829)

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

Our annual CHARGE CONFERENCE

will be on Monday evening, November 23, at 7 p.m. in the Family Life Hall. This is the annual business session of the church, led by our District Superintendent. All members of the Church Council are members of the Charge Conference. Anyone else is welcome to this opportunity to learn more about our church. Dinner ($10) will be available at 6:30 p.m. by reservation to Erin Kimbrel, ext. 7813.

Connect Through Table Fellowship

Join us for Church Family Supper!

Church Family Supper is served in the Family Life Hall at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays. $6 (adults) and $4 (children from 3 to 11). $20 family cap.

November 18
Swiss chicken or grilled tilapia, yellow rice, green beans, corn, salad bar, rolls and desserts
Kids- Hamburger, tater rounds, apples sauce, salad bar, and desserts

Save the Date

Wednesday, November 18

-Senior Adult Ministry Catered Luncheon

-Children's Bible Study

Monday, November 23

-Charge Conference

-Senior High Road Trip

November 26-27

Church Offices Closed in Observance
of Thanksgiving

Tuesday, November 24

Youth Day Out

November 27-28