September 16, 2014
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TIME AND TALENT SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 21
All church members are encouraged to go online now and complete the Time and Talent Survey. This survey gives each member the opportunity to let the church know the areas that you are interested in serving, or the areas that you would like to learn more about. By completing the survey you are not committing to anything, only showing your interest. We are hoping for 100% participation!
 
A Look At
Last Sunday

WEEKLY GIVING  

September 8-14, 2014 

General Operating Fund

 $26,663.00

Other Designated  

$604.00

TOTAL

$27,267.00


Budgeted Giving Receipts  
September: $208,623
 Actual Giving Receipts  
September: $82,596
   
September 14, 2014

 Worship Attendance

One Service   

10:30 - 612

 

Sunday School Attendance 

Adults-169

Youth-79

Elementary-40

Preschool-18

 Nursery-16

Total-322

   

Quick Links
Support Groups

Following is a list of support groups currently meeting at Johns Creek UMC.

 

Alcoholics Anonymous

Sun  7:30pm  Rm 204  

Mon  7:30pm   Rm 204 

Thur  7:30pm  Rm 204  

 

Career Network

2nd Wed 7:00pm Rm 216

   

Caregiver Support Group

3rd Thur 7:00pm Rm 208

 

Compassionate Friends 

1st Tues 7:00pm Rm 204

 

DBSA
(depression/bi-polar support group)

2nd & 4th Tues 7:00pm Rm 200

 

Divorce Support

Wed 6:30pm Rm 214

 

Grief Support

1st Wed 6:30pm Rm 203

(beginning 9/3) 

 

MACK

1st Mon 7:00pm Rm 218

 

Narcotics Anonymous

Mon 7:30pm Rm 203 

Tues 7:30pm Rm 203 

 

Nar-Anon

Tues 7:30pm Rm 209   

Thur 7:30pm Rm 209   

 

PFLAG

3rd Tues 7:00 pm Rm 214  

 

Prostate Cancer Support 

3rd Tues 7:00pm Rm 201   

 

TACA (Autism)

Quarterly - TBA 

 

Contact Info

PASTOR ON CALL
678-701-7739


Church Office

770-497-8215
Church Fax
770-418-0578

Church Staff

Preschool Office
770-418-1730
Recreation Office
770-497-1059

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Johns Creek United
Methodist Church

11180 Medlock Bridge Rd
Johns Creek, Georgia 30097

WORSHIP
Sunday, September 21, 2014

Scripture
Matthew 20:1-16
Preaching  
Dr. D. B. Shelnutt, Jr. 
Sermon
God at Work When We
Don't Understand


INVITE
Rev. Elizabeth Lobello Edwards 
HOSPITALITY HOSTS
September 21, 2014
Bob and Betty Bowling

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS 
Bill and Lisa Kelley, Trey, Dean, Beau, Rhet; Steve and Judson Carmichael and Tripp; Luke and Holly Stephan, Maddox and Isla



BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Sunday, October 5 at 2pm
"All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing, O praise ye! Alleluia!" ~ UMH 62, "All Creatures of our God and King" Words: Francis of Assisi
All creatures great and small are invited to this special outdoor service of worship! People and pets of all shapes and sizes are welcome to join together on the upper field at 2pm for a service of worship and a time of blessing for our animal companions. Please contact Rev. Elizabeth Lobello Edwards for more information.



NURTURE
 Rev. Brian Tillman 
cafe 2:42 HZ
Sign up for dinner this Wednesday
September 16, 2014
  [click here]

JOY SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY
Luncheon on Friday September 19
Third Friday Lunch returns on Sept 19 at noon in the Chapel. Our guest speaker is Zoe Hicks, retired attorney, author and inspirational speaker. Come join the fun, fellowship and good food. Cost is $5 (first visit is free).


GROW
Rev. Jenna Kennedy, Rev. Melinda Jones,
Andy Webb 
TIME AND TALENT SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
Complete the on-line survey now!
[click here]

SERVE
Rev. Brian Funderburke

AMAZING GRACE
September 21, 2014

UM Children's Home Offering
The UM children's Home has been serving children and families in crisis since 1871. Last year the organization served over 1000 children and families. Yet, every day as many as 30 children are turned away. Read the insert on Sunday, 9/21 to learn more or visit umchildrenshome.org.

UMW COAT DRIVE
September 21
The UMW will be collecting coats/jackets of all sizes for men, women, children and infants on Sunday, September 21. You may leave your coats at the catering kitchen outside the narthex or drop them at the collection bins outside the Family Life Center. All items will be taken to local mission organizations before winter. Thank you for your support!

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Wednesday, September 24
3:00-8:00 in the Chapel
To schedule an appointment go to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: JCUMC. You may email Brian Fundrburke or call 770-212-1226.
 
Norcross Co-Op
Volunteers are needed at JCUMC's Tuesday Children's Program each week between 6 and 8pm. Please email Donna Galucki if you are able to help.



ANNUAL UMM CAMPOUT

7th Annual Father-Child Event
October 10-12, 2014
Camp Glisson Outpost
Purpose: to help men get to know their kids and each other better and to provide additional positive male role model opportunities for their children. Activities include games, hiking, mission project, free time with kids, fellowship, campfires, Sunday service. The cost is $22/person (family max=$75). We have gear for you to borrow.  Email Chris Applegate if you have questions.  Click here to register.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
We will be serving meals Sunday, October 19 at Trinity Soup Kitchen.

Prayer Concerns
& Celebrations

CHURCH FAMILY

Josh Bogle, Garrett Jones,  JoAnn Neely, Meagan Tesh, Jerry Wiederholt, Joe Williams

EXTENDED FAMILY

Jim Dudgeon (father of Mike Dudgeon), William Patterson (dependent of child of Linda Redford), Evelyn DeCesaro (grandmother of Matt DeCesaro), Pat and Charlie Brock (aunt and uncle of Jennifer Tillson), Russell Rose (father of Miriam Troutman), Delaney Becker (brother of Bailey Becker), Dan Smith (father of Gena Morgan), Ben Harrison (relative of LeeAnn Byrd), Nancy Stickley (mother of Donna Mayo), Bobby McCarley (father of Judson Carmichael), Robert Seiler (father of Suzanne Patterson), Rick Sacra (son-in-law of Art & Joan Stanton), Tom Crawford (father of Meg Brooks) , Ross Kingdon (father of Barbara Cook), Ted Smiley (relative of Terri Parker), Anna Hollis Townsend (niece of Jami and Leah Martin)    

SYMPATHY

Sandra Shaver and family in the death of her son, Jerry Shaver
Linda Bell and family in the death of her mother, Edna M. Flack
Doug Ware and family in the death of his grandmother