September 21,
 
2016
 
THE CHILDREN'S HOME
 
      One of the most pleasant, and yet challenging, articles I write each year is the article on the United Methodist Children's Home. Our ministry with, to,
and through the children and families at the Home is one of the most significant ministries that we offer as a church and as the body of Christ.
      The Children's Home in Decatur is almost 150 years old. For that long the United Methodists in North Georgia have been offering care for first orphans, and more lately for all sorts of family needs for those who might otherwise slip through the cracks of other care networks.
      From the Home's brochure: When you support the Children's Home, you're putting food on the table in front of youth who may never have had someone who cared enough-or was able enough-to provide a healthy, nutritious meal for them. You're putting clothes on the backs of youth who may never have known the excitement of first-day-of-school shopping or picking out a prom dress. When you give, you're helping to provide for the healing therapy and spiritual nourishment for youth who so desperately need someone to care. You're providing a home for families in our short-term housing program who just needed a safe place to stay to get back on their feet. You're helping a child in our foster care program find a family who will love her as is she were their own child, and you're helping an older youth get a start at independence, all the while knowing he has support behind him.
      You have a great history in supporting the Children's Home. Few United
Methodist congregations give more than we give, and I ask you to join Bobbi and me in making a gift beyond your pledge to the Children's Home this week. You can make a difference.
And I'll see you this Sunday. 
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News

The Beth Berman Mission Fund Dinner and Silent Auction
will be Thursday, October 27. This year's speaker is Tom Key who is a dynamic performing artist and creator of the off-Broadway musical hit Cotton Patch Gospel. Proceeds provide scholarships for mission team members. (Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)

The Senior Adults will visit the Tellus Science Museum and Planetarium in Cartersville on Wednesday, September 28. The cost of the trip is $20 plus lunch on site. We will depart from the Polk Street lot at 10 a.m. (Rev. Lori Ethridge, ext. 7835)

Coming Up in Fusion Youth Ministry:
  •  Youth Sunday on October 16, both services. Join us as our youth lead us in worship.
  •  Rock the Park, October 16 at 5:30 p.m. Youth from across Marietta gather in the Park on Polk for dinner, worship and games.
(Jessica Ferguson, ext. 7822)
 
Nursery Open House. Join us for tours and refreshments on Sunday, October 2, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  with a brief parents' meeting at 10:15 a.m. Meet our wonderful new staff and learn about our Sunday nursery and Parent's Day Out program (Kelly Duncan,
ext. 7812)
 
Sign up to volunteer to help with the Local Day of Service
on Saturday, October 22, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending at noon with a cookout in the Park on Polk. You can be the difference in our community through a variety of service projects at Marietta First Methodist and throughout the community. Visit www.mariettafumc.org to sign up and for more information. (Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)
 
The Acolyte Ministry offers a unique way for children ages fourth grade and up to assist in morning worship.  Training is offered throughout the year. We invite prospective adult coordinators to a meeting on Sunday, October 2 at 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
(Bryan Black, ext. 7815)
 
The UMW Café with soups, sandwiches and desserts will be Sunday, October 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Family Life Hall. $10 per person with a $30 cap. Proceeds benefit UMW missions. (Rev. Elaine Wilder, ext. 7826).
 
Fuse Sports Flag Football and Cheer. The season begins October 2 and practice/games will be on Sunday afternoons from 2-3:00 pm. 
Children ages 3K (3 by 9/1/16) through 5th grade are eligible for Fuse Sports. The cost is $50 with coach and sibling discounts available. Visit www.mariettafumc.org/fuse to sign up. (Kelly Duncan, ext. 7815)
  
Congregational Care volunteers needed! Are you willing to visit a homebound member of our congregation once a month? We provide flowers and you provide friendly conversation. Our list of members needing care keeps growing. Join us in this important ministry. (Rev. Elaine Wilder, ext. 7826)
 
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)

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
Closer Look Class begins this Sunday, September 25, with Dr. Sam Matthews.  A Closer Look is a class for visitors and new members who want to learn more about the church and membership.  The class meets for the next five weeks in the Parlor at 10:10 a.m. Preregistration is not required. (Rev. Brian Smith, ext. 7840)
 
 
Connect Through Table Fellowship

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

September 28
Country fried steak with gravy or tilapia, mashed potatoes, country green beans, honey glazed carrots, salad bar, rolls and desserts
Kids- corn dogs, tater rounds, peaches, salad bar, and desserts   
  
   
Save the Date

For more information about events
at First United Methodist Church of Marietta,
 
 
Peru Mission Trip
Through September 25
 
United Methodist Men's Retreat
September 23-24
Family Life Hall
 
A Closer Look
Sunday, September 25
10:10 a.m.
The Parlor
Rev. Brian Smith, ext. 7840
 
Meet Our Missionary from Russia
Wednesday, September 28
5:30 p.m.
Room 104
Forrest Cate, ext. 7806 
forrestcate@mariettafumc.org

Senior Adult Ministry
Trip to Tellus Museum
Wednesday, September 28
10 a.m.
Rev. Lori Ethridge, ext 7835
loriethridge@mariettafumc.org

World Communion Sunday
Sunday, October 2

A Closer Look
Sunday, October 2 
10:10 a.m.
The Parlor
Rev. Brian Smith, ext. 7840
  
FUSE Children's Football and Cheerleading Begins
Sunday, October 2
2 p.m.
Park on Polk
Kelly Duncan, ext. 7812
kellyduncan@mariettafumc.org

Serve Supper at Women's Extension
October 6
6:30 p.m.
Away
Forrest Cate, ext. 7806
forrestcate@mariettafumc.org

Mission Trip to Czech Republic
October 7-16

Serve Lunch at MUST
Friday, October 7
9:30 a.m.
Away
Forrest Cate, ext. 7806
forrestcate@mariettafumc.org

Music in Ministry Sunday
Sunday, October 9 
Both Worship Services
Sanctuary
Bryan Black, ext 7815
bryanblack@mariettafumc.org

A Closer Look
Sunday, October 9 
10:10 a.m.
The Parlor
Rev. Brian Smith, ext. 7840
briansmith@mariettafumc.org
 
Power 45
Sunday, October 16
4 p.m.
Family Life Hall 
Kelly Duncan, ext. 7812
kellyduncan@mariettafumc.org

Senior Adult Ministry
Catered Lunch
Wednesday, October 19
11:30 a.m.
Reception Hall
Rev. Lori Ethridge, ext. 7835
loriethridge@mariettafumc.org

Local Day of Service
Saturday, October 22
8:30 a.m.
Family Life Hall
Forrest Cate, ext. 7806
forrestcate@mariettafumc.org
  
 
 












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