June 28,
 
2016
News
 
There will be a Czech Republic Mission Trip Interest Meeting on Sunday, July 17 at 12:30 p.m. in the Library. The dates for the trip are October 7-16. (Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)  
 
Mission Mondays.
All rising 4
th-6th graders are invited to Mission Mondays. We will do a group mission project at the church and then walk to the Square for lunch and dessert.  The dates are July 11 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Meet in the Welcome Center lobby.  Only cost is $10 for lunch and dessert. E-mail Kelly Duncan at kellyduncan@mariettafumc.org  for more information.
 
The youth group will be participating with Rivers Alive
on Friday, July 8. We'll clean up the lake, creeks and trails at Lost Mountain Park. Meet in the Lower Room at 10 a.m. and plan to return at 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided. (Josh Owens-Sweeney, ext 7808)
 
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 Camps. Preschool and elementary summer camps are available the weeks of July 11 and 18.  For more information, contact kellyduncan@mariettafumc.org.(Kelly Duncan, ext. 7812)
 
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)
 
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 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 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

Patriotic Worship is this 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.
The church office will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Please note, church parking lots will also be closed Independence Day.

Purchase tickets for Schoolhouse Rock Live!
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 Friday and Saturday, July 15-16, 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)
     
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,
 
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

Independence Day
Monday, July 4
Church Offices Closed

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
forrestcate@mariettafumc.org

Mission Trip to Albania
July 8-18
Forrest Cate, ext. 7806
forrestcate@mariettafumc.org

Youth Mission Friday
Friday, July 8
10 a.m.
Lower Room
Jessica Ferguson, ext. 7822
jessicaferguson@mariettafumc.org

Builder Bunch Day Camp
July 11-15
Kelly Duncan, ext. 7812
kellyduncan@mariettafumc.org

Princess Dance and Circus Tumble Day Camp
July 11-15
Kelly Duncan, ext. 7812
kellyduncan@mariettafumc.org

Youth Tuesday Lunch
Tuesday, July 12
1:30 p.m.
Lower Room
Jessica Ferguson, ext. 7822 
 
Pack Lunches for MUST Summer Lunch 
Thursday, July 14
Noon
Lower Room
Forrest Cate, ext. 7806
 
AARP Safe Driving Class
Thursday, July 14
9:30 a.m.
Room 322
Rev. Lori Ethridge, ext. 7835
loriethridge@mariettafumc.org

Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Summer Dinner Theatre
Friday-Saturday
July 15-16
7:30 p.m.
Family Life Hall
Brian Parks, ext. 7809
 
Youth Mission Friday
Friday, July 15
10 a.m.
Lower Room
Jessica Ferguson, ext. 7822 
 
United Methodist
Children's Home Offering
Sunday, July 17
Both Worship Services
 
Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Summer Dinner Theatre
Sunday, July 17
2 p.m.
Family Life Hall
Brian Parks, ext. 7809
 
Our Daily Bread Cooking Camp
Monday through Friday
July 18-22
9 a.m.
Family Life Hall Kitchen
Kelly Duncan, ext. 7812 
 
Spirit of Dance Girly Girl and Pirate Tumble Camp
Monday through Friday
July 18-22
9 a.m.
Kelly Duncan, ext. 7812 
 
Children's Mission Monday
Monday, July 18
10 a.m.
Lower Room
Kelly Duncan, ext. 7812 
 
Youth Tuesday Lunch
Tuesday, July 19
1:30 p.m.
Lower Room
Jessica Ferguson, ext. 7822 
 
Pack Lunches for MUST Summer Lunch 
Thursday, July 21
Noon
Lower Room
Forrest Cate, ext. 7806
 
Youth Mission Friday
Friday, July 22
10 a.m.
Lower Room
Jessica Ferguson, ext. 7822 
 
Back to School
Backpack Event packing
Saturday, July 23
9 a.m.
Family Life Hall
Forrest Cate, ext. 7806
 
Children's Mission Monday
Monday, July 25
10 a.m.
Lower Room
Kelly Duncan, ext. 7812 
 
Youth Tuesday Lunch
Tuesday, July 26
1:30 p.m.
Lower Room
Jessica Ferguson, ext. 7822 
 
Pack Lunches for MUST Summer Lunch 
Thursday, July 28
Noon
Lower Room
Forrest Cate, ext. 7806
 



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56 Whitlock Avenue, N.W. Marietta, GA 30064

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