April 27, 2016
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April 24

"Luke: Seeking a Jesus-Shaped Faith: Cultivating a Good Heart
"

Dr. Brian Clark






"Luke: Seeking a Jesus Shaped Faith: 
Hear Today or Gone Tomorrow"

Rev. Keith Lawder



You can read more about this passage on Dr. Brian Clark's blog: www.drbrianeclark.blogspot.com
Sermon Series
Luke: Seeking a Jesus-Shaped Faith
(To listen to a particular sermon,
 please click on a name below.)

April 10
Luke 7:18-35
Looking For Modern Day Prophets

April 17
Luke 7:36-8:3
A Heart Like Jesus
Dr. Brian Clark
A Question of Status
Rev. Keith Lawder

April 24
Luke 8:4-25
Cultivating a Good Heart
Hear Today or Gone Tomorrow

SUNDAY ON MONDAY

 7:00 pm

In the Chapel at 
Simpsonwood Park!

Please join us there!!

 

 

NOTE: Park ONLY in designated parking. 

 

PARTY FOR ANDREA HEATON
Help us create a scrapbook and video by sending pictures of Ms. Andrea & your children during their preschool days.
Email or drop off photos to Jann @  [email protected] by May 10th
 
A Love Offering will be collected to thank Ms. Andrea
Please make checks to SUMC, note Andrea Heaton-Love Offering...Cards & notes welcome too!
 
To Sign Up to help us on the special occasion

HOPE Ministry.........
SUMC's ONLY home-grown ministry!!

MUCH Help Needed!!
Sunday after church, MAY 1st  we will be moving another family. I pray that many volunteers will again join us for the move. 
We also need a space to put this family's furniture. If you have room in your basement or garage for a SMALL amount of furniture please let Jann Roeder know (770-845-2314). Thanks so much!!
 

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord." (Luke 4:18, 19 NKJV)
 
Please let
Jann Roeder know if you would like to become 
more involved with HOPE Ministry.
There are always fun and exciting ways to be HIS hands and feet.
Simpsonwood Habitat Volunteers,
Thanks for all your help this past week as the house that started as nothing more than a foundation and floor joists Saturday a week ago became a completed home for Jada, Arsenia Jr., Amanda and Arsenia Lane yesterday.  The home was dedicated on Saturday in a very nice ceremony.  The Lane's move in date is May 25.  Between now and then appliances and carpet will be installed, jobs on the punch list will be completed, and the necessary paperwork will be taken care of.  Please pray for the family as they start a new and exciting chapter in their lives.
 
Tremendous thanks to our 21 faithful volunteers who poured their enthusiasm, energy and loving hearts into helping build this year's Habitat home in partnership with Dunwoody UMC:
Jim Sampson, Jim Fletcher, Gary Cjajkowski, Barry Fellman, Cyndi Fellman, Will Nowak, Harley Jones, Mike Clark, Johnny Johns, Kevin Hill, Rich Paczowski, Ann Paczowski, Hernando Montana, Bob McGill, Aaron Wynn, Alan Bass, Barbara Bass, Lori Tucker, Anna Palmer, Emily Sheffield, and Kalissa Shaw.

Blessings,
 
JIM  


Job Opportunity
Church Accountant
Simpsonwood UMC is seeking a part time accountant. This position averages 25 hours per week. Send resumes to:  [email protected]

If you would like to prepare a meal for Victor, Amanda and David Lane during the month of May they would be very appreciative.

Mission Opportunities for May 2016
Please remember to return your 
FULL (with donations) Water Bottles 
for the HOI Water For Better Health Project.
If you have not picked up a water bottle they are available in the Narthex, Education Building and the Family Life Center.
Please return them by the end of May.




You can make a difference in the battle 
against local 
childhood hunger!!
Serve with Smart Lunch, Smart Kid
 

2016 Dates: July 7-July 28
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

FREEDOM FOR THE FUTURE 

 

Thank you to everyone who has been contributing to our  
 
Freedom for the Future 

debt reduction efforts.

 

As of today, here is where we are with our Freedom to the Future Journey:

149 pledges = $983,391

Already received and paid on the loan:  $657,569

The loan balance is now $259,149


 

What a great response from our members!

 

  
 


If you would like to learn more
 about our
 music ministry at Simpsonwood UMC please contact:
Director of Worship Ministry



Children's Ministry News  

-Vacation Bible School (July 18th - 22nd; 9:30am - 12:30pm each day)
Ages: (4 years old as of 9/1/2016) through completed 5th Grade only.
Registration for VBS 2016 available by clicking here!!


Director of Children's Ministry
 

Youth News this Week

Come meet our Director of Student Ministry
 
Chris Mixer
along with his wife,  Dana and son, Jules
9:45-10:30 & after the 11:00 services, in the Family Life Center Lobby



Nathan Emmelhainz, the Interim Director of Student Ministries can be reached at [email protected]
Detailed information on above events can be found in our weekly email sent out on Mondays or contact our youth office at 770-441-2181.
 
Visit our web site - www.simpsonwoodyouth.org to sign up for our email if you are not already receiving them.

 

TEACHERS NEEDED:
 
If you love children and would like to earn a little extra spending money while your own children are at school, please call the Preschool Office, 770-441-9444, or email, [email protected].



Registration for the school year 2016-2017 is on-going.  
Click here for the registration form.
 

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Calling all 3, 4, and 5 year olds!  
Join us for summer camp fun. 
Camp is open to all potty-trained children who will be 3, 4, or 5 by September 1, 2016 (and have not been to kindergarten).
Three fun weeks are planned:
June 13 - 16          "Groovy Cat Week!'
July 11 - 14            "Wild West"
August 8 - 11         "Last Blast"

Each session runs from 9:30 to 1, Monday through Thursday.  Campers bring lunch.  Snack will be provided. 

Preschool Director
770-441-9444 

If you would like to read about what is going on with the United Methodist Women in the Atlanta Roswell District you can read the Atlanta Roswell Connection by clicking here!
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Do you like shopping? 
 OH YES!!  Join us Thursday May 12th @  7 pm - 9 pm @  the  All Inspired Boutique . They will host our group and donate 15% of all sales to our SUMW missions fund. How great is that!  Light snacks & beverages will provided while we shop and visit.  Address 5950 State Bridge Rd. Johns Creek 30097  (near the Home Depot and Fed EX)
 

 
These are the Grace UMC  Women's kitchen's dates for  2016  
ALL women of the church and their friends and neighbors are invited to serve on the dates shown.

The Circles prepping  the meal are shown below.  
Thanks everyone for taking a turn. 
 
Serving:
  • Wednesday, August 31st - Grace Circle   
  • Wednesday, October  5th  - Joy Circle             
Thanks so much, Monica and Melissa

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SUMC Circle Meetings 
 
JOY Circle
Second Tuesday of Every Month 
(Except June, July, August)
Joy Circle will meet at 11:30 a.m. at "The Crossing" restaurant in downtown Norcross on Tuesday, May 10th. for our end of 2015-2016 luncheon.  We will be studying "Choose Joy: You Deserve More Than Happiness" by Kay Warren in 2016-2017. Books are $10.00. Barb will have books to purchase at the May meeting. 


Blessings-Peggy
JOY Circle Leader:

  
Friendship Circle
First Wednesday of Every Month 
(Except June, July, August) 
We will continue our study of Your Move by Andy Stanley (a DVD study curriculum). 
Date:  Wed, May 4th, 9:30am-12:00pm 
Hostess:  Patty Buchanan, 5335 Chelson Wood Drive, 30097
770.368.1941
Study:  No book study!! Join us for the end of the year brunch!!


Friendship Circle Leader:


Grace Circle
First Tuesday of Every Month 
(Except June, July, August)

We will be meeting at a restaurant for our end of the year party. Please watch this space for more information.
Date: May 17, 7-9pm 



Grace Circle Leader:

Grace Circle Membership:

Circle of Peace
(Except June, July, August) 
First and Third Wednesdays of the Month
Our next Circle Meetings will be held May 4th and 18th from 6:30-7:30pm in the Family Life Center Building, Building C, Room 208/210. We are studying the book, Unglued, by Lysa TerKeurst.

Circle of Peace Leader:
Men of Simpsonwood UMC


 


SAVE THE DATE!!

If you would like to become involved with our active and involved SUMC Men's Group please contact me. 
 
In His Service,
404-754-0843

 
LIFE Group
LIFE Now has its own 
Facebook page!!
Like us on Facebook

Click the icon to see the page!!

 
A Ministry for Empty Nesters and Active Adults of All Ages.

NOTICE!!!
Several people are missing their emails from LIFE.  Please make certain that you add me to your email list so you will get my emails.    Thanks, Barb   [email protected]



More Upcoming Events:
May 13: Michael Oneil Singers Broadway Musicals.
May 17: NCM Linen Sorting


Click here for a brochure with more information about LIFE Ministry.

If you would like any information about the LIFE events please contact Barb Baumgarth or Richard Hamrick.

 Moms in Prayer meet at Simpsonwood UMC every Tuesday morning in the Family Life Center Building C Room 114 from 8:45-9:30am to pray for all our school aged children. (Moms in Prayer follows the Gwinnett County Schedule. If school is out there will be no meeting) If you would like to join them or would like more information contact:

Melanie Wilson

404-406-8729

[email protected]

 

The Young Harris Scholarship Fund has funds available whenever we have interested applicants from our church youth. Each year, Nathan Emmelhainz, Interim Director of Student Ministries, and Michelle Wehrheim, Youth Administrative Assistant, make information about Young Harris and the available scholarship known to eligible students at Simpsonwood.
 
Students that receive the Simpsonwood scholarship usually receive matching funds from the United Methodist Leadership Scholars program (UMLS). The UMLS program is designed to encourage active UM students to attend a United Methodist-related college or university by offering these funds. The UMLS program is part of the UMHEF funds (Higher Education Funding).
 
 
Scholarship Committee policies:
 Application Deadlines
  • Applicants must come before the SUMC YHC Scholarship Committee by November 1.
  • Applicants should apply to YHC by mid-October.
    • Applicants should come before the SUMC YHC Scholarship Committee as soon as they  are accepted to YHC to apply for scholarship funds.
 
Please contact Linda Romarion in the church office for further information:  770-441-2181   [email protected]
 

Can you crochet or knit??

We Need YOUR Help!

The Prayer Warriors are almost completely out of prayer shawls to give to the precious members and friends that are going through a difficult time and need prayer. We use the shawls to remind them that they are being prayed for on a weekly basis in our Prayer Warriors ministry. 

 

We need shawls for men and women, young and old!! If you can minister in this way please contact Jann Roeder. We have some funds to help you to purchase the yarn.  

Thanks so much for all you do!!

Yoga @ Simpsonwood 

Current yoga session:
9:30am Thursdays, Family Life Center
April 21 and 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26

Cost:
$50 for six week session, $10 for single class drop in


Thank you,
Jill Knueppel, LMT, MDiv, APP
Ga MT 000378
[email protected]
404-840-5612
Mission Opportunities
Mission Opportunities in El Salvador

This week is your last opportunity to sign up for this trip! Meeting Sunday at 12:10 in the Family Life Center, Room 214.
 
Join Simpsonwood United Methodist Church on a return trip to Ahuachap�n, El Salvador.
 
Trip: May 29-June 4/5, 2016

Church Application Forms are now available in the church office or from Kevin Hill.
 
How can you participate?
 
As a Team Member in El Salvador: Go on home visits, conduct children's and women's Bible studies and distribute reading glasses.  Construction work on the church being built in La Gloria, typical construction work involves mixing mortar, carrying blocks, setting mortar, moving earth, etc.
 
The trip is open to all who want to serve. Youth 15-17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
 
No previous mission experience or knowledge of Spanish necessary.
 
The cost is $500 for ground fees and an Airline ticket to San Salvador, El Salvador (ranges from $500-$900).
 
As part of the support team in Georgia: Be a prayer partner, donate supplies, translate Bible stories. Assist planning Bible studies for the children and women.
 
Missions such as this provide an opportunity to serve Jesus by helping others; and will immerse you in a spirit that will strengthen your faith, expose you to new experiences and people, as well as give you a greater sense of closeness to our Lord that you may have never felt before.
 
Jesus told us "I have set you an example
that you should do as I have done for you."
(John 13:15)
 
For more information please contact:
Kevin Hill
Phone: 678 296-5300
Email: [email protected]

Amanda Lane
Phone: 404 372-5131
 

Honduras Mission Trip NEEDS!!

Packing Day for the trip will be June 12th at 12:15pm. 
Supplies are due on Sunday, May 29th.
  
 
 
Some Trip Details
SUMC Honduras Mission Trip Dates:   June 18-25
Honduras Mission Trip - Adults and youth(16 yrs & up)
 
The team will be working in the village of Pacura, June 18 - 25.
Our team will be part of HOI's new initiative, in-home water filtration systems to bring clean, safe water to the families. Each of the 65 homes in our village will receive a water filter, as well as, training on installation, maintenance and sanitation. There will be additional work projects on individual homes, Vacation Bible school for the children, in home prayer visits and Young Life activities with the youth of the village.
 
Cost: $800 for in-country fees (lodging, ground transportation, work supplies, meals), plus airfare (approx.. $800)
 
SUMC will start collecting hygiene, craft and teaching supplies on April 25th.
 
Packing Day for the trip will be June 12th at 12:15pm.
 
If you are interest but cannot attend the meeting, please contact Linda Romarion for an information packet.
 
SUMC Team Leaders:  Keith & Laurie Willing        
Laurie Willing (HOI) ([email protected])         
Keith Willing ([email protected]
SUMC Staff Trip Coordinator:  
Linda Romarion  770-441-2181   [email protected]
 
 SERVING AT SAFEHOUSE

 

First Thursday 

of Every Month

May 5

June 2

July 7

 

 

 

We could really use a few more volunteers on Thursday nights. 

If you can join us please let me know!!

 

Various ways you can offer serving support:

  • Bake Cookies, brown chicken and cook rice the Thursday morning of at 9am
  • Prepare casseroles and salad  - Thursday at 1pm
  • Pack and load church van   -  Thursday at 4:30pm
  • Drive the Van   -  Thursday at 5
  • Participate at Safehouse ( package the food, interact with the visitors, deliver the message / scripture )
    • Meet at church by 5pm to carpool / ride in the van
    • Meet at Safehouse by 6:15pm
  • Deliver the message  
  • Music

  Contact Scott Adams for more information. 


Jann Roeder
Simpsonwood United Methodist Church

Simpsonwood United Methodist Church | 4500 Jones Bridge Road | Peachtree Corners | GA | 30092