July 6,
 
2016
 
Car Boots
 
There is a local establishment here in Marietta near the Square that has started "booting" the cars of non-customers parked in their parking lot. If you have never heard of it, a car boot is a bright yellow, metal contraption that is secured to a vehicle's tire in order to restrict the car from moving from its illegally parked location. The only way that you can have the car boot removed is to pay the parking attendant a steep fine.  This local establishment resorted to booting cars when they discovered that paying customers have nowhere to park.
When my wife and I walk to the Square, we often have a front row seat for the confrontations between the parking attendant and the illegally parked individual.  First, the car owner will have a look of anger and often mutter something impolite under their breath.  Then, they will look around to see if there are any signs indicating that non-customers cannot park in the lot (there are many signs).  Once the driver learns that the cost of removing the boot is $125, things can get nasty.
I have seen people throw their hands up in the air in frustration. I have heard people use terribly profane language.  I have even seen a man scream in the face of the parking lot attendant.  I understand your frustration and your anger over the situation, but let's be completely honest, you made a mistake and now you are suffering the consequences...$125 worth of consequences (I hope that Friday night Jimmy Buffett cover band was worth it).
Most of the responses and actions of illegally parked individuals towards the parking attendant would not be defined as "virtuous."  Moments like these can bring out the very worst in us.  We seem to forget that our own frustrations and mistakes do not grant us permission to spew venom on those around us. During our 4-week sermon series that begins this Sunday, we will be examining some of the virtues that define the Christian life and how we can better embody these virtues.  Not only will we be asking ourselves how we can be virtuous in the good times of life, but we will also ask ourselves how can we embody Christian virtues when life hands us yellow lemons...or maybe a yellow car boot. 
 
Virtues for Faithful Living
July 10: Faith, Hope and Love
July 17: Patience
July 24: Humility
July 31: Listening

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News
 
July Sermon Series: Virtues for Faithful Living. Join us for this 4-week focus on the intersection between personal character and our walk of faith.
  •  July 10: Faith, Hope and Love
  •  July 17: Patience
  •  July 24: Humility
  •  July 31: Listening
 
Join the Senior Adults in visiting the Atlanta History Center and the Swan House in Buckhead on Wednesday, July 20. We will depart from the Polk Street lot at 10:15am and eat at the Swan Coach House for lunch. Cost is $30 including lunch. RSVP to Rev. Lori Ethridge at ext. 7835.
 
The Dementia Caregivers Support Group meets next Wednesday, July 13. at 6:30 p.m. in the Hospitality Room. This group offers support to anyone caring for a loved one with Dementia. (Rev. Elaine Wilder, ext. 7826)
 
Confirmation Registration is now open for all rising 6th grade students. We will start our adventure together with a retreat to Alabama (September 9-11) where we will begin to take a deeper look at our Christian Faith. Register and find more information at www.mariettafumc.org/confirmation. (Jessica Ferguson, ext. 7822)
 
Save the Date: Nov 16-18. The Senior Adults are planning a retreat at WinShape on the Berry College Campus in Rome, Georgia. The cost is $250 and includes two nights lodging, five meals and a tour of Martha Berry's home. Adeposit of $100 per person is needed by July 20. (Rev. Lori Ethridge, ext. 7835)
 
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)  
 
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

The youth group will serve with Rivers Alive this 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)

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)     
 
Mission Mondays. All rising 4th-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.

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, 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 
 
Dementia Caregivers Support Group 
Wednesday, July 13
6:30 p.m.
Hospitality Room
Rev. Elaine Wilder, ext. 7826 
elainewilder@mariettafumc.org

Pack Lunches for MUST Summer Lunch 
Thursday, July 14
Noon
Lower Room
Forrest Cate, ext. 7806
forrestcate@mariettafumc.org
 
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
brianparks@mariettafumc.org
 
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
brianparks@mariettafumc.org
 
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
forrestcate@mariettafumc.org
 
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
forrestcate@mariettafumc.org
 
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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