June 22, 2016
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Celebration of Freedom Helpers Needed
Set up, Kitchen and clean up


WATERMELON WANTED THIS SUNDAY!
What's a patriotic picnic without watermelon?  Our Celebration of Freedom Sunday is this Sunday and we are looking forward to our congregation lunch to follow.  The church will provide everything except the watermelon.  Volunteers are asked to bring slices to the church kitchen that morning.  

 
Friday, June 24 from 9am -11am:  
The tables will be in place.
Help is needed to place tablecloths and decorations and then set up the chairs.
All the decorations and ideas will be supplied. We just need helping hands.
 
Saturday, June 25 from 10am to noon:
Kitchen help to assemble the baked beans and macaroni and cheese
 
Sunday, June 26  from 9-9:45am:  
Kitchen set up for the all church lunch
 
Sunday, June 26  from 11am-12pm:
Kitchen serving help for the all church lunch
 
Sunday, June 26  from 12-1:30pm:   
Kitchen serving and clean up help for the all church lunch
 
Email Linda Romarion where you can help out

Dr. Brian Clark To hear the
sermon from 

June 19
"Luke: Seeking a Jesus-Shaped Faith: The Inside-Out Life"
Gospel Challenge: #LiveInsideOut
Dr. Brian Clark





Luke: Seeking a Jesus-Shaped Faith:
Whom Shall We Fear?
Rev. Keith Lawder


You can read more about this passage on Dr. Brian Clark's blog: www.drbrianeclark.blogspot.com
PLEASE JOIN US!!
SUNDAY WORSHIP
July 3, 2016
OLD FASHION HYMN SING and COMMUNION
10AM in the FLC GYM

  • A special casual holiday weekend worship
  • Request your favorites from the Cokesbury Hymnal (hymnals and church hand fans provided)
  • Special Music by Aaron Wynn and Lori Perozzi and her sister, Lisa Blackwood
  • Lincoln Wood on the piano 
  • Baptism of David Lane, infant son of Rev. Amanda and Victor Lane
  • Devotion by Pastor Brian
  • Holy Communion 

SUNDAY ON MONDAY

 7:00 pm

In the Chapel at 
Simpsonwood Park!

Please join us there!!

 

 

NOTE: Park ONLY in designated parking.

 

THERE WILL BE NO SUNDAY ON MONDAY:

JULY 4

SEPTEMBER 5

 



Want to lead a Wednesday Refuel Class this Fall? 
We are currently recruiting teachers and facilitators for studies.  If you or someone you know might be interested in leading a class this fall, please contact Rev. Amanda Lane at

The class does not have to be faith-based, but can be something that is of interest to a group of people (ex: writing, knitting, etc.)

Mission Opportunities for July 2016
Click here.
The Simpsonwood UMC El Salvador Mission Trip 
May 29 thru June 5, 2016

Thank You for allowing us 
to represent Simpsonwood UMC 
in El Salvador.

The Mission locations are in Ahuachap�n, La Gloria and Los Horcones in the Ahuachap�n district of El Salvador. The Ahuachap�n district is the most westerly district in El Salvador. La Gloria is a western suburban of Ahuachap�n and one of the poorest. Los Horcones is west of Ahuachap�n approximately halfway to the Guatemala border (12km), it is predominantly a farming community.

The church in La Gloria is led by Gloria and meets in a home about 3 blocks from the construction site of the new church building. Gloria has a strong children's and women's program, she has church activities at least 6 days a week.

Jose Aroche leads the church in Los Horcones. The church started meeting weekly approximately 1 year ago. They are meeting temporarily in a family's home until a property can be purchased and something more permanently built. The community has enthusiastically received this plant church, it may be new and small but the Spirit is at work there to help it grow.

Your 2016 El Salvador Mission team delivered 50 bags of food to residents of La Gloria and Los Horcones. Along with these food delivers the team visited with these 44 families to help strengthen their relationship with local pastors Gloria and Jose Aroche, the Methodist church, and Jesus Christ.

We held 9 Children's Bible Study sessions in La Gloria and Los Horcones The team also distributed 170 reading and 115 sun glasses in these villages

Even though it was a new activity for our team there were 25 women that attended the 3 sessions of women's bible study led by Stephanie Apsey in the village of La Gloria.

Your SUMC team worked five days digging, mixing concrete, bending rebar, building forms and pouring cement for the 1st wall on the property for the church building in La Gloria.

We as a team were able to strength the relationship between Simpsonwood UMC and the staff of the Methodist Churches in El Salvador. And as individuals we developed a stronger relationship with the people in Ahuachap�n.

Your SUMC team consisted of: Stephanie Apsey, Tom Apsey, Bryan Coats, Kim Dorough, Steve Dorough, Kevin Hill (Team Leader),
Harley Jones, James Sampson

When you see any of the team members please ask them to tell you part of their story of how the Spirit worked through them during our week.

Bottom line we found the Holy Spirit is strong in El Salvador and its people. And praise God we were called to be part of it.




CAN YOU SAY CLEAN WATER?
Our Honduras mission team of 19 departed last Saturday to work with HOI. One of the many ways they will be serving the people in the villages, will be education about clean water and the installation of clean water filters. To-date, we have received almost $9,500 in donations through our water-bottle project!!! 
Isn't that just AWESOME?


Thank you, Simpsonwood family, for your incredible generosity and desire to make Him known across the world 
PRAY FOR YOUTH JULY 10-15

Approximately 60 of our youth and adult leaders from Simpsonwood Student Ministries will depart in just a few weeks to serve in mission in Wetumpka, AL.  We'd like for each servant to have a prayer partner for the week.  

Contact Madison Godleski, Missions Intern, at [email protected] to volunteer. 

HONDURAS PRAYER PARTNERS

"I thank my God every time I remember you." Philippians 1:3

Abundant thanks to our prayer partners for their desire to support our Honduras mission team in prayer next week:
Maggie Patterson
Mary Mason
Myra Evans
Harley Jones
Maddie Godleski
Larilee Martin
Wendy Willis
Neil Odom
Shirley St. George
Louise Adams
Lee Wright
Sherri Boucher
Leah Bilz
Cindy Zetsche

Invitation to tour the new Good Samaritan Health Center on June 27:

    Our church has supported this local charity for many years. The center provides low cost medical care for the uninsured poor in northeast Atlanta.
The demand is overwhelming but Good Samaritan steadfastly follows their Christian directive to heal and bring hope to those who are least able to help themselves. On July 25, Good Samaritan opens the doors to their new, larger facility at 539 South Peachtree Street in Norcross. This expansion will not only bring medical aid to countless new patients but will also provide dental, mental health and pharmacy services not previously possible.
   The director of Good Samaritan, Greg Lang, will show off the new facility to Simpsonwood's liaison, Gary Czajkowski, on Monday, June 27 at 6:00 PM.  Gary would like to invite any interested members to join him for this short tour. 
   Simpsonwood has pledged financial support but also hopes to eventually place one or more professional volunteers. The center needs help with the services just mentioned as well as in language translation. We are all called to practice our faith, and volunteering to give back to the least in our community is a perfect gift. Whether you are in position to volunteer and wish to discuss that possibility with the director or simply want to witness the good work being done in our midst, don't hesitate to call Gary and come along. His phone number is 404-449-7369.

To read more about Good Samaritan Health Clinic of G


Safe Sanctuary Training
 
It is that time of year to renew your training or to be trained in our church Safe Sanctuary program.  If you
have completed the hour long training, you need only to sign up for the refresher course.  Our church
goal is to have as many members as possible trained.
 
Who should sign up?  Anyone! But those that are volunteering with children and/or youth are required to take this training.
 
What if I cannot make any of the times?  Contact Michelle Wehrheim
 
Click Here for training schedule
 

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:

150 pledges = $984,061

Already received and paid on the loan:  $683,739

The loan balance is now $213,087


 

What a great response from our members!

 

  
 


OUR WORSHIP MINISTRY NEED YOUR EARS and HANDS
Do you enjoy the worship music provided by our bands and choir? Have you ever wanted to be a part of worship in a more hands on way? Do you have a technological side? We need some new audio techs for Sunday mornings. You will train with our current techs and have support for you first couple of runs before going solo on the board. Contact Richard Hamrick for more information at:
 

Please listen to "Blades of Grass and Pure White Stone"

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



Children's Ministry News  


 
I just wanted to update you on a few things happening in the Children's Ministry.
 
A - Leaders Needed for Vacation Bible School:
The dates for 2016 are July 18 - 22; 9:30am - 12:30pm each day. Ages: (4 years old as of 9/1/2016) through completed 5th Grade only. Registration is Closed. We are in need of additional leaders for VBS!! Please contact Bryan Coats for more information.

 
B - Summer Sunday School (June 5th - July 31st):
We are offering 3 classes during the summer.Please click on the links to see where you can help.
  • Click here for 3 & 4 Year Olds (Led by Linda Poland)
  • Click here for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade (Led by Brenda Banks)
  • Click here for 3rd - 5th Grade (Led by Bryan Coats)
 
C - 3rd Grade Bible Presentation - Aug. 7th:
At Simpsonwood, 3rd Grade is a special year because you will be receiving your first Bible from the church. We'd like to order you a Bible (w/your name engraved on it) and present it to you during the 8:45AM service on August 7th. You will be getting a mailing from the church with instructions on how to receive your Bible.
All postcards need to be returned by July 31st.

 
My door is always open if you need anything.
Your friend in Christ,
Director of Children's Ministry
 

Youth News this Week

Join us this summer:

  • Tuesdays in June, the Youth have Bible Study + Lunch (11:30-1:30 pm).
  • Thursdays in June, the Youth have Service Opportunities (10:15-11:45 am). 
  • Sunday School is 9:50-10:50, except for June 26 & July 03 (9:00-10:00 am). 

Youth Sunday School has a modified meet-time (9:00-10:00 am) for the weeks of 06/26 & 07/03.
 
Youth Mission Trip packing & planning meeting for all youth and parents on 06/29 at 6:30pm. 

You can follow Youth on Instagram @simpsonwoodyouth to see pictures & get reminders. 

Director of Student Ministries

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.

 

Dear Church and Preschool Families:
As you may already know, Sally Katz has been appointed the new preschool director. (See introduction letter below from our Preschool Board Chair, Erin Masters)

We have been working together since May 31st and will continue to do so through July 1st.

Please direct all questions or concerns regarding the preschool to Sally ([email protected]) beginning July 1.

Blessings,
Andrea


Dear Church and Preschool Families:
 
The SUMC Preschool Board is pleased to announce that we have hired a wonderful new Preschool Director. Sally Katz comes to us from Christ the King Preschool where she has been a Lead Teacher for the last 4 years. Before that, she was very active on their preschool board, and was a co-lead teacher.  She has worked very closely with the director at Christ the King and served in numerous roles and positions.  Prior to the preschool world, she graduated from the University of Georgia and worked as a Project Manager for a Property Management company.  We are confident her business experience paired with her preschool experience make her a great match for us. 

Sally and her husband Seth, have two children, Ben (9) and Emily (3).  They live in Peachtree Corners and are very active in our community.  Their daughter Emily will also be joining us in the fall and is thrilled. 
The Church and the board are very proud and excited to welcome Sally to the Simpsonwood family and we look forward to exciting times ahead.
 
Erin Masters
SUMC Preschool Board Chairman





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!' (June 13-16 is FULL)
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. 

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Registration for the school year 2016-2017 is on-going.  
 Click here for the registration form.
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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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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)
In the fall we will be studying "Choose Joy: You Deserve More Than Happiness" by Kay Warren in 2016-2017. 


Blessings-Peggy
JOY Circle Leader:

  
Friendship Circle
First Wednesday of Every Month 
(Except June, July, August) 

Friendship Circle Leader:


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


Grace Circle Leader:

Grace Circle Membership:

Circle of Peace
First and Third Wednesdays of the Month
(Except June, July, August) 


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.

WE SERVE!!
LIFE has a two opportunities to give back to our community this summer...check these out and see what you can do!!
1.  Smart Lunch - Smart Kids -- join LIFE on
Wednesday June 29 --- 11:30 - 1:30  Need 6 people to deliver and distribute lunches
IF YOU CAN JOIN LIFE AND HELP OUT , PLEASE CONTACT RICHARD HAMRICK 

2.  On July 14, LIFE will be assisting Norcross Co-op and the Georgia Department of Labor in a Career Fest at Norcross UMC.  
This is generally an all day event so we work in shifts.  We have parking lot attendants lined up but could use more help inside the building with signups and directions and general help.
If you can help with this event, please contact Barb Baumgarth

WE PLAY!!

LIFE GOES TO GWINNETT BRAVES GAME ON JULY 16
 
Charge for the game is $11 PLUS YOU RECEIVE A FREE HAT!!!  Leaving he church at 5:30 PM.  Paid reservations should be given to Lee Wright -- [email protected] -- by June 26.  Tickets will only be purchased for paid reservations.  Checks should be made out to SUMC -- memo LIFE ball game.  The game starts at 7:05 PM....if you prefer to meet us there, please let us know!!
 
I HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF FUN!!!


More Upcoming Events: 

July 16: Gwinnett Braves Game
July 19: NCM Linen Sorting: If you would like to go call or email Pam Reilly at 770-242-6579 or [email protected]

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]

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.

The Young Harris Scholarship Fund has funds available whenever we have interested applicants from our church youth. Chris Mixer, 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 

We will meet on Thursdays at 9:30am during this session in the classrooms across from the gym in the Family Life Center, Room 110/111. 

The dates for this six week session are: 
6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 and 7/7. 

The cost is $50 for 6 weeks, $10 to drop into single classes. 

Even if you haven't joined us before, newcomers are welcome! 


Thank you,
Jill Knueppel, LMT, MDiv, APP, RYT
Ga MT 000378
[email protected]
404-840-5612
Banks and Shane Concert
Celebrating Rainbow Village 25th Anniversary!!

Mission Opportunities
  
 
 
Some Trip Details
SUMC Honduras Mission Trip Dates:   June 18-25
Please be praying for our Simpsonwood Missionaries:
Chandler Ancona
Tamara Ancona
Pat Heckman
David Huseonica
Leanne Huseonica
Maria Hicks
Jesse Honda
Nyala Honda
Glen McIntosh
Kari McIntosh
Shanette McIntosh
Don Ortega
Anna Palmer
Roberto Romarion
Baylor Schramm
Renee Schramm
Kate Tabeling
Keith Willing
Laurie Willing
 
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.
 
 
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

July 7

August 4

September 1

 

 

 

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. 

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

Come join us for an exciting and Christ-centered adventure!!
Six families are being supported by our church.
5 of the 6 families have had a loving relationship with us since March 2013. 

Praise God from Whom ALL blessings flow!!

"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.

Jann Roeder
Simpsonwood United Methodist Church