September 30, 2014
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A Look At
Last Sunday

WEEKLY GIVING  

September 22-28, 2014 

General Operating Fund

 $51,161

Organ Fund

 $25

Other Designated  

(Includes special offering)  

 $3,208  

TOTAL

$54,394 

  

Budgeted Giving Receipts  
September: $208,623
 Actual Giving Receipts  
September: $178,435 
   
September 28, 2014

 Worship Attendance

9:00 - 258
11:00 - 435
Total - 693

 

Sunday School Attendance 

Adults-222

Youth-90

Elementary-68

Preschool-26

 Nursery-31

Total-437

   

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, October 5, 2014
World Communion Sunday

Scripture
Matthew 21:33-41 
Preaching  
Dr. D. B. Shelnutt, Jr. 
Sermon
God at Work Through the Lord's Supper


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COMMUNION SERVERS NEEDED
This Sunday, October 5th, is World Communion Sunday. Communion servers are needed for both services. Please email Craig Flugel or call him at 770-905-4155 if you are avialable.   
INVITE
Rev. Elizabeth Lobello Edwards 
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS 
Walt and Bobbie Cory; Paul and Jaemie Lim, Haw-von and Su-Ah; David and Nicole Lowrance, Jack and Anna; Tony and Kay Mallory; Ruth Neisch; Emily Volavka; LTC Bill Wolfe, Ret.; Brent and Kristen Sweitzer and Emmie; 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
 [click here]


Singles
COME PLAY WITH US!
JCUMC Singles Game Night
Saturday, October 11th
Bring your favorite appetizer or dessert
and then Games ON!  6:00p-??
1261 Fieldcrest Court, Suwanee, Ga
Please email your RSVP or call Tammi or Traci at 770-614-6617. Feel free to bring your favorite games to share.

 
CAFE 2:42 OFFERS ANOTHER CLASS BEGINNING OCTOBER 15
Making Sense of the Bible by Adam Hamilton
Making Sense of the Bible
by Adam Hamilton
Making Sense of the Bible addresses the hot-button issues that plague the church and cultural debate, and answers many of the questions frequently asked by Christians and non-Christians alike. Facilitator: Rev. Mike Selleck. Class meets in Room 209 for 6 weeks beginning October 15. Cost is $15.
Sunday, September 14, 2014 was Arline Bird Day! We give thanks for the multitude of ways she has helped JCUMC to build and to grow!
 
GROW
Rev. Jenna Kennedy, Rev. Melinda Jones,
Andy Webb 
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Several classes begin new studies in October. . What a great time to join a class!  Click here for a full  listing of classes and the  curriculum they are studying this fall. 


Trunk n Treat
SIXTH ANNUAL TRUNK-N-TREAT
The 6th annual Trunk-n-Treat will be held Sunday, October 26, 2014, from 5:30-6:30pm. Families or groups of friends may sponsor a trunk, decorate it, pass out treats and compete for the JCUMC Trunk-n-Treat 1st Place Prize. Children of all ages may dress up in your best church-appropriate costume and bring your trick-or-treat bag. Email questions to trunkntreat@johnscreekumc.org.

SERVE
Rev. Brian Funderburke
TRINITY TABLE SOUP KITCHEN 
On October 19th we will be serving lunch to approximately 300 hungry Atlantans. To meet our goals, we need you! Can you or your Sunday School class help? For volunteer opportunities simply click the link below or email Natalie Spradling. [volunteer link]



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.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME COLLECTION
The UMW is collecting new and gently used Halloween costumes for the children at Rainbow Village. Please drop your donations off at the marked bins at the Welcome Desk outside the Family Life Center anytime between now and October 26. Please put costumes in Ziploc bags labeled by size and gender. Many thanks!
Prayer Concerns
& Celebrations

CHURCH FAMILY

Josh Bogle, Dana Fishburne, Jane Hoehn, Garrett Jones,  Bryan Muma, JoAnn Neely, Kim Shumate, Meagan Tesh, Abby Weber, Jerry Wiederholt, Joe Williams

EXTENDED FAMILY

Janice Davis (mother of Tom Gilbert), 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),  Anna Hollis Townsend (niece of Jami and Leah Martin)