June 21,

2016

THESE FEW THINGS

First, know that Elaine Wilder (year seven), Brian Smith (year three), Lori Ethridge (year two) and I (year fourteen) are delighted to be reappointed to this marvelous church for another year. We enjoy working together and we delight in our work with you. As the ritual suggests in worship, keep us in your prayers as we keep you in ours. This promises to be a great year for our church.

Second, I hope you will be present on July 3 for our annual Patriotic Service. We ask that all members who have served or are serving in the military gather in the narthex before worship to be part of the procession that morning. As the hymns of the various branches are played, we ask that you step out or raise your hand that we might offer our appreciation to you. Our guest speakers that morning are two of our members: Vic Reynolds, Cobb County District Attorney, and Allison Salter, State Court Judge-elect.

Third, the Board of Trustees has decided to place off-duty policemen at the church on Sunday mornings and perhaps at other large gatherings of our members. This action is not in reaction to any particular event or specific action here. However, professionals in the business remind us that churches are often "soft targets" of those who would do harm and our Trustees are acting in accordance with other churches in our area. The decision by the Trustees will be reviewed and discussed at the next meeting of the Church Council.

I hope you are enjoying your summer and have planned some time away. Remember, however, that "most of us are in town most of the time" during the summer and your church never takes a day off.
And I'll see you this Sunday.

News

Patriotic Worship is Sunday, July 3.

All those who have served or are serving in the military are invited to gather in the Narthex prior to worship and process in together.
Our guest speakers will be Vic Reynolds, Cobb County District Attorney, and Allison Salter, State Court Judge-elect.

Donate to the Back To School Backpack Event! We need donations of filled backpacks and school supplies. Supply lists are available through the church office and at www.mariettafumc.org. Please bring your supplies to the church office by Thursday, July 21. (Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)

Summer Youth Activities. Here are a few ways to stay connected with the Fusion Family all summer long!

Tuesday Lunch Crew
Mission Fridays
Summer Theme Nights (Color War, Olympics, Hunger Games, Pirate Night)

Visit www.mariettafumc.org/events for more information. (Jessica Ferguson, ext. 7822)

Save the date for the annual Backpack Event. Saturday, July 23 in the Family Life Hall. Help prepare backpacks with school supplies to support Marietta City Schools and MUST Ministries for students in need. This is a service opportunity for all ages. (Forrest Cate ext. 7806)

Elementary Summer Camps. Sign up for some of our summer camps just for elementary ages!

Half-Day (9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

Our Daily Bread Cooking Camp, July 18 -21

Full Day (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Builder Bunch Lego Camp, July 11-15

Visit www.mariettafumc.org for more information and to register. (Kelly Duncan, ext. 7812)

Great American Family Picnic. Celebrate Independence Day with family and friends in the Park on Polk. Make your reservation for a pre-determined lawn space or table for a picnic dinner, two reserved parking spots, access to organized activities, and the best seats in town for the holiday fireworks show. Visit www.greatamericanfamilypicnic.com to register. Proceeds benefit MUST Ministries. (Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)

Cornerstone, a gathering of Young Adults in their mid-20s to mid-30s, meets Sundays at 10:10 a.m. in room 255 in the Discipleship Building. (Rev. Brian Smith, ext. 7840)

Support Groups are available here at the church for a variety of concerns: grief, caring for a loved one with dementia, addiction, or other needs. Visit www.mariettafumc.org/support for meeting times and details. (Rev. Elaine Wilder, ext. 7826)

Join our fall Peru Mission Team for travel and service to Chimbote, Peru, September 17-25. You can help as a team member, prayer partner, or through providing project supplies. Projects include a medical clinic, construction and fellowship events. There will be an information session about the trip on Sunday, June 12 at 12:30 p.m. in the library. (Nancy O'Donnell, nancyodonnell@bellsouth.net or 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.

Help restore lives impacted by human trafficking in our area. Volunteer at the Marietta Treasure Store, a consignment store which benefits Wellspring Living located at 800 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta 30064. Wellspring Living helps victims of Human Trafficking move forward with their lives through group resident and independent living programs. For more information, contact Forrest Cate. To sign up to volunteer, click here.

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 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 d�cor 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 Web site, 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

Purchase tickets for Schoolhouse Rock Live!, beginning this Sunday. Ticket sales for Schoolhouse Rock Live!, a family friendly show which brings the hit 70's cartoon series out of the TV, begin this Sunday on the bridge. They will also be available at the Welcome Center Desk during the following weeks.

Dates for this show with live music and eye-popping sets are Thursday through Saturday, July 14-16, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 17, at 2 p.m.
The audience will be seated at reserved tables and served heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
Tickets price are $20 (adults), $18 (seniors/students) and $50 (family of 4 and $5 each additional child).
(Brian Parks, ext. 7809)

June Food Drive. It's time to re-stock the Food Pantry. Lists of needed items will be available at donations boxes at each elevator and at the Reception Desk. (Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)

Mission Mondays. All rising 4^th-6^th graders are invited to Mission Mondays in June and July. We will do a group mission project at the church and then walk to the Square for lunch and dessert. The dates are June 27, and July 11 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet in the Welcome Center lobby. Only cost is lunch and dessert. E-mail Kelly Duncan at kellyduncan@mariettafumc.org for more information.

It's time to help pack lunches for the MUST Summer Lunch Program Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the Lower Room. visit www.mariettafumc.org/summerlunch to learn more about this vital summer program and to volunteer(Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)

Connect Through Table Fellowship

Church Family Supper

takes a break during the late Spring

and early Summer.

Check back in August for menus and upcoming events!

Save the Date

For more information about events

at First United Methodist Church of Marietta,

visit www.mariettafumc.org/events.

Pack Lunches for MUST Summer Lunch
Thursday, June 23
Noon
Lower Room

Forrest Cate, ext. 7806

forrestcate@mariettafumc.org

Men of the Church
Serve Dinner at The Extension
Thursday, June 23
6:30 p.m.
Away

Forrest Cate, ext. 7806

forrestcate@mariettafumc.org

MUST Lunch

Friday, June 24
10 a.m.
Away

Forrest Cate, ext. 7806

forrestcate@mariettafumc.org

Youth Mission Friday
Friday, June 24
10 a.m.
Lower Room/Away
Josh Owens-Sweeney, ext. 7808

joshsweeney@mariettafumc.org

Great American Family Picnic
Registration Deadline
Monday, June 27
Great American Family Picnic
Online Reservations

Children's Mission Monday
Monday, June 27
10 a.m.
Family Life Hall
Kelly Duncan, ext. 7812
kellyduncan@mariettafumc.org

Youth Tuesday Lunch
Tuesday, June 28
Lower Room
Jessica Ferguson, ext. 7822
jessicaferguson@mariettafumc.org

Pack Lunches for MUST Summer Lunch
Thursday, June 30
Noon
Lower Room

Forrest Cate, ext. 7806

forrestcate@mariettafumc.org

Serve Lunch at MUST
Friday, July 1
9:30 a.m.
Away

Forrest Cate, ext. 7806

forrestcate@mariettafumc.org

Youth Mission Friday
Friday, July 1
10 a.m.
Lower Room
Jessica Ferguson, ext. 7822
jessicaferguson@mariettafumc.org

Patriotic Sunday
Sunday, July 3

Meet Our Missionaries:
Henry and Cindy Ethridge
Sunday, July 3
10 a.m.
Open Door Sunday School

Forrest Cate, ext. 7806

forrestcate@mariettafumc.org

Great American Family Picnic
Monday, July 4
5 p.m.
The Park on Polk
www.greatamericanfamilypicnic.com

Pack Lunches for MUST Summer Lunch
Thursday, July 7
Noon
Lower Room

Forrest Cate, ext. 7806