News from Marietta FUMC for March 16, 2016

Holy Week at MFUMC

Palm Sunday, March 20

Children are invited to gather in the Narthex

prior to Worship today to process in with palms.

Maundy Thursday, March 24

6-6:45 p.m.: Dinner served in Family Life Hall

7 p.m.: Worship in Sanctuary

Stations of the Cross

Wednesday, March 23

3-7 p.m
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Maundy Thursday, March 24

9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. & 8-9 p.m.

Good Friday, March 25

9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Holy Saturday, March 26

11 a.m.: Easter Egg Hunt in Park on Polk

Hot Dog lunch will be served

Easter Sunday, March 27

6:30 a.m.: Sunrise Worship in Park Pavilion

7-10:30 a.m.: Breakfast served

in the Family Life Hall

8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.:

Worship in Sanctuary

10:10 a.m.: Sunday School

Throughout the Day: Flowering of the Cross

in the Fountain Courtyard

News

Volunteer to help with our Habitat for Humanity build on Saturday, April 2. Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope by building affordable housing. You can help by volunteering to build or provide breakfast or lunch. You may sign up online at www.mariettafumc.org. (Forrest Cate ext. 7806)

Save the date for the 2016 Global Great Day of Service: Saturday, April 30 with breakfast at 8 a.m. followed by Communion. This service project is perfect for all age groups and a great way for our church family to serve together. We will pack meals from 9 a.m. until noon through Stop Hunger Now, which provides food and life-changing aid to the world's most vulnerable communities. To sign up, please click here. (Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)

Interested in MFUMC's history? Helping in our Archives is a great way to learn (and help preserve our past). Please contact Milli Robinson at millirobinson@mariettafumc.org or ext. 7857 to volunteer.

Join the Senior Adults for a trip to the Alliance Theater to see Ethel on Sunday, April 10 at 2:30 p.m. We will depart from the Polk Street lot immediately following the 11:15 a.m. worship service, pausing for lunch at The Varsity. The cost is $25 plus lunch. Please RSVP to Rev. Ethridge at ext. 7835.

Youth Night at Power 45 is this Sunday from 4-6 p.m. Our student leaders will lead us in Fusion ball and other games that you'll play when you move to youth group in 6th grade. We'll also help with an art project for Stations of the Cross and end the evening with dinner. All 4th and 5th graders are welcome! Meet in the Family Life Hall. (Kelly Duncan, ext. 7812)

Registration for Glisson Grow Day Camp at FUMC is open! Dates are June 6-10 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The camp is for children who have completed K-5th grade. Register at www.growdaycamps.org. (Kelly Duncan, ext. 7812)

The 3rd-5th grade Bible study continues on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Room 324. Fellowship with friends and explore the books of the Bible. For more information or to sign up, contact Kelly Duncan at ext. 7812. All are welcome, so invite friends!

Help prevent hunger in our community. Volunteer at the food pantry of our community development partner, the Center for Family Resources in the Mansour Building. Shifts are available on Thursdays and Fridays. To sign up or for more information, please contact Michelle Paracha at michelleparacha@mariettafumc.org or ext. 7803.

We invite you to serve with our Parking Ministry on Sunday mornings in half-hour and one-hour shifts from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Help members who have difficulty walking getting to and from worship and Sunday School. Training is provided. (Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)

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

The regular meeting of the MFUMC Church Council

is Monday, March 21. We will begin with dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Hall, followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Dinner is by reservation only ($10 payable at the door. Please RSVP to Erin Kimbrel at ext. 7813 or erinkimbrel@mariettafumc.org.

A Closer Look continues this Sunday! This is a class for visitors and new members who desire to learn more about the missions and ministries of First United Methodist of Marietta. The class meets in the Parlor at 10:10 a.m. Register by clicking here. (Rev. Brian Smith, ext. 7840)

Remember or honor your loved ones by purchasing an Easter lily for $12. Orders will be received through Monday, March 21. Return orders today in the offering plate or through the office. (Bryan Black, ext. 7815)

A Grief Support Group, which offers help and healing to those experiencing loss, meets on Wednesdays for the next five weeks from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Parlor. For more information or to register, contact Rev. Elaine Wilder at ext. 7826.

Connect Through Table Fellowship

Church Family Supper

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

Save the Date

Wednesday, March 16