SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: Did You Know?...1 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Worship……..….2 Prayers………....2 Spiritual Formation News…………...3 Missions and Service………..…4 Upcoming Events…………..5 The Epistle East Cobb United Methodist Church JULY 9, 2015 1 Making Tithes and Gifts During the Summer As we move into the second half of 2015, the Finance Committee would like to thank everyone for a successful REACH journey, and even more importantly, a great 6 months of successful ministry. Because of your faithful giving, ECUMC continues to serve the community through Family Promise, VBS, our food pantry, MUST, disaster relief kits, Stephen Ministry, weekly worship services, amazing music, multiple small groups, adult Sunday School, and programs for children, youth and young adults – just to name a few! The summer months are typically slower months for giving, as families travel and may be absent from worship for many reasons. So, we thought this would be a good time to remind you of the many ways you can continue to be vital a part of the life-giving ministries of ECUMC – from home or away! • Worship - continue to offer your pledge to the operating budget and your REACH pledge during worship. • U.S. Mail - Drop your planned contribution in the US Mail. Stop by the Church office for a self-addressed, stamped envelope before leaving town. • Friends - Entrust a friend to place your giving envelope in the offering on your behalf • Online Giving - This is a secure, “no-hassle” approach for the internet savvy. Go to The City and give your planned contribution. Take a moment, offer a prayer for your contributions use for God’s purposes, and know you are a part of important ministry even when you are away. • Bank transfer - This may be a great time to consider a regular monthly withdrawal from your bank account. Again, we thank you for your generous support of God’s ministry through ECUMC! Joyfully in God’s Service, Joe Hayes, Finance Committee Chairman DID YOU KNOW?
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SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: Did You Know?...1 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Worship……..….2 Prayers………....2 Spiritual Formation News…………...3 Missions and Service………..…4 Upcoming Events…………..5
The Epistle East Cobb United Methodist Church
JULY 9, 2015
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Making Tithes and Gifts During the Summer
As we move into the second half of 2015, the Finance Committee would like to thank everyone for a successful REACH journey, and even more importantly, a great 6 months of successful ministry.
Because of your faithful giving, ECUMC continues to serve the community through Family Promise, VBS, our food pantry, MUST, disaster relief kits, Stephen Ministry, weekly worship services, amazing music, multiple small groups, adult Sunday School, and programs for children, youth and young adults – just to name a few!
The summer months are typically slower months for giving, as families travel and may be absent from worship for many reasons. So, we thought this would be a good time to remind you of the many ways you can continue to be vital a part of the life-giving ministries of ECUMC – from home or away!
• Worship - continue to offer your pledge to the operating budget and your REACH pledge during worship.
• U.S. Mail - Drop your planned contribution in the US Mail. Stop by the Church office for a self-addressed, stamped envelope before leaving town.
• Friends - Entrust a friend to place your giving envelope in the offering on your behalf
• Online Giving - This is a secure, “no-hassle” approach for the internet savvy. Go to The City and give your planned contribution. Take a moment, offer a prayer for your contributions use for God’s purposes, and know you are a part of important ministry even when you are away.
• Bank transfer - This may be a great time to consider a regular monthly withdrawal from your bank account.
Again, we thank you for your generous support of God’s ministry through ECUMC!
Joyfully in God’s Service, Joe Hayes, Finance Committee Chairman
DID YOU KNOW?
Worship This Sunday
Prayer Concerns and Praises
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Sympathy • To Seberina George on the recent
death of her father in Kenya
Congratulations
• Martha and Grover Dobbins on the birth of their grandson, George Stokes Dobbins on July 2 in North Carolina. Proud parents are Chrissy and John Dobbins.
Recently Hospitalized • Steve Hicks • Gwen Tuthill
9:30 AM HeartLight Contemporary Worship with HeartLight Worship Band
11:00 AM Traditional Worship with Chancel Choir
3:00 PM Kenyan Congregation Worship
Mark 4:35-41
Jesus on the Move: Courage to Get in the Boat;
Courage to Stay
Rev. Nanci Hicks
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Other Concerns/Praises: • Beverly Harrell • Carmen Norman • Marlene Davis, Cindy
Campbell’s aunt • Marvin Pilgrim, Peggy Haman’s
brother • Joan Phillips, Carmen Norman’s
friend • Bill Vermeer, Jim Perry’s friend
Rev. Nanci Hicks Senior Pastor [email protected]
One Service on Sunday, July 19 On July 19, ECUMC will offer one worship service at 11:00 AM held under the arbor of the Marietta Campmeeting!
Rev. Nanci Hicks will offer her sermon, “Jesus on the Move: There is a Better Way,” and worship music will be led by our own Frieda Brown and the ECUMC Chancel Choir.
Those physically able should park in the ECUMC parking lot and walk across to the Campmeeting. Police will assist us with crossing Roswell Road.
We hope you will join us for this morning of celebration and worship!
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View the full prayer list on The City, or contact the church office for a printed copy. To submit a prayer request, complete a Prayer Request Card, call the Prayer Line (770-971-3643,ext. 130), email [email protected], or post on The City. (Please indicate if this is a confidential request.) You may also consider contacting or recommending a Stephen Minister by emailing stephenministry@ eastcobbumc.org.
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One More Chance for Usher Training
On July 12, you will have the opportunity to learn more about courses we may be offering for 2015-16. We will offer Disciple Fast Track Beta 2, since we were one of only 300 churches nationally who offered Disciple Fast Track last year. Last year’s participants will be wearing special “DISCIPLE” nametags so you can identify them and ask questions. These are the courses we are planning to offer at this time:
1. Disciple Fast Track – 24 weeks reading and studying Scripture from Genesis to Revelation.
2. Disciple II – 32 weeks studying Genesis, Exodus, Luke, and Acts.
3. Disciple III – 32 weeks studying the Prophets and the Letters of Paul.
4. Disciple IV – 32 weeks studying the Writings, Poetry, Wisdom Literature, and Revelation.
5. Jesus In the Gospels – 30 weeks studying the Life and Teachings of Jesus in the four Gospels.
6. A Short-term Disciple Course
If you have questions, contact Lisa Hunt, Disciple Coordinator, or Jim Perry, Minister of Congregational Care and Discipleship at [email protected] or go online to Cokesbury.com and click on “Disciple”.
Disciple 2015-2016 Sign-Ups Begin July 12
New and returning ushers, if you have not already attended an Usher Training session, it’s not too late to do so! The final Usher Training Session will take
place on Sunday, July 19 at 12:30 PM.
RSVP on The City to attend, or contact Donna Dunham to learn more.
Help us stuff backpacks for elementary, middle, and high school students in our community! Choose the option that works best for you:
1. Grab a backpack on Sunday morning and stuff it with the list provided INSIDE the backpack. Bring the backpack and its contents back to the Narthex the following Sunday.
2. Grab a list and bring the items back the following Sunday in a shopping bag. (We will stuff the backpack for you!)
3. Purchase a backpack, grab a list on Sunday, then fill away!
Please bring all backpacks to church no later than Sunday, July 19. Visit The City to learn more!
Help Us Fill Backpacks By July 19
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Family Promise Returns August 16 - 23
All-Ages Mission Day with Action
Ministries Tuesday, July 14
8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
People of all ages are invited to participate in this family-friendly day of service! Bring $5 to donate or $5 in groceries with you when you join us to pack food boxes at the Feed The Hungry Warehouse. Meet at the church at 8:45 a.m. We’ll return by 11:45 a.m.
ECUMC will host Family Promise again from August 16th to August 23rd. We appreciate our many wonderful Family Promise servants and hope that you will invite your friends to join you in serving our family guests this August. Sign up online at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a49a4ae22a1f49-family2 For those who are new to Family Promise or would like a refresher, ECUMC will offer an orientation and training on Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 PM in the ECUMC Activities Building. Those serving in direct contact with families must complete a background check. Contact Cindy Campbell or Rev. Jim Perry for more information on the background check.
Mountain T.O.P. Mission Trip Thanks to those who attended our information session on June 28! For others who are interested in participating in Mountain T.O.P. this fall, dates for the trips are Oct. 15 – 18 (Weekend 3 – Major Home Repair) or Oct. 22 –25 (Weekend 4 – Major Home Repair or Fall Festival). We strongly suggest submitting your application and deposit in by August 1st if you want to go Weekend 4.
The theme for this year, Mountain T.O.P.’s 40th anniversary, is “Overwhelmed, Psalm 42.” Visit http://mountain-top.org/ and click on the “Adult Missions” tab to learn more about major home repair and gather plenty of other information about the trip. You can also fill out the application online or download a PDF version.
Total cost for the trip is $200. Deposits of $100 are due August 1st, with the final payment of $100 due by September 9th. Limited scholarships are available; please let Arleen or Greg know if needed. Make checks payable to Mountain T.O.P. and mail deposit and final payment to: Mountain T.O.P., P.O. Box 128, Altamont, TN 37301.
After making final payment you will need to complete a Mountain T.O.P. Self-Screening Form and ECUMC Background Check (unless you have had a background check done through ECUMC within the last 3 years).
All participants must bring the following basic tools: carpenter’s hammer, carpenter’s pencil, nail apron, work gloves, 25’ tape measure, utility knife, and safety glasses/ goggles. Thanks to Ragsdale Ace Hardware, we do have some tools available for weekend loan.
We hope you will consider joining us for Mountain T.O.P.!
& Giving
Service
Sunday, July 12 MUST Sandwich Assembly 11:00 AM (Fellowship Hall)
Kenyan Congregation Worship 3:00 PM (Sanctuary)
Tuesday, July 14 4th-8th Grade Mission Day 8:45 AM (Meet at ECUMC)
Young Adults’ Book Study 6:30 PM (The Cellar)
Finance Committee Meeting 7:00 PM (Room 105)
Wednesday, July 15 Youth White Water Trip 10:00 AM (Meet at ECUMC)
Kenyan Congregation Study and Prayer 7:00 PM (Room 103)
Thursday, July 16 SPRC Meeting 7:00 PM (Room 203)
Sunday, July 19 MUST Sandwich Assembly 9:30 AM (Fellowship Hall)
ONE Worship Service 11:00 AM (Marietta Campmeeting)
Kenyan Congregation Worship 3:00 PM (Sanctuary)
For a full calendar of
events, visit the church website.
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Critical Need for Blood Donations
There is a critical shortage of blood at this time in the wake of the holiday weekend. More accidents increase the demand for blood. Further, many who
would give are on vacation.
On Monday, July 13 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, ECUMC will sponsor a BLOOD DRIVE in the basement of the Activities Building. Please consider giving at this drive, even if you do not normally do so. Your donation can save up to three lives.
Visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code EACUMC, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule your appointment. Email us at [email protected] with questions. There also will be sign up sheets in the Narthex on Sunday, July 12.
Give the gift of life so others can live!
Upcoming Events
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Mark Your Calendar!
Sadly, the SPRC and Wednesday Night Crew was not able to hold our special Wednesday Night Supper in honor of Rev. Nanci and Steve Hicks this past Wednesday, July 8.
But, we will still have an opportunity to celebrate our new pastor! This event will be rescheduled for a later date in July in order for our guests of honor to both attend.
There’s no alternate date set yet, but do keep your eyes out for more info on The City, Facebook, the bulletins, and Epistle!
We hope you’ll join us in welcoming Pastor Nancy and Steve later this month!
Wednesday Night Supper Update
Cemetery Clean-Up July 11 @ 8:30 AM
Meet at ECUMC at 8:30 a.m. on July 11 to carpool to Antioch Cemetery. We will mow, clear brush, and knock down the high weeds. Robert Byars is heading up this team and has most of the tools. But, be sure to bring water and any particular tools you’d like to use. Families are welcome, and all work should be completed by noon. Contact Robert at 404-277-9159 to learn more!
East Cobb United Methodist Church 2325 Roswell Road Marietta, GA 30062 Phone: 770-971-3643 Email: [email protected] Website: www.eastcobbumc.org
A mosaic of God's family, GATHERING to embrace God and all people, GROWING in faith, love and joy, and GOING into the world to serve and share Jesus.
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Rev. Nanci Hicks Senior Pastor [email protected] Rev. Peter Kaimathiri M'Tuamwari Pastor of Kenyan Congregation [email protected] Cindy Campbell Minister to Community [email protected] Frieda Brown Minister of Music & Worship Arts [email protected]
Rob Frank Music & Worship Arts Associate Director [email protected] Leanna Wilson Director of Children's Ministry [email protected]
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Rev. James L. Perry, Jr. Minister of Congregational Care & Discipleship [email protected] Bronwyne Butler Director of Lighthouse Academy [email protected] Lighthouse Academy: 770-971-3671 Cande Taylor Business Manager [email protected] Calissa Dauterman Communications Specialist [email protected] Daniel Kaimathiri Kenyan Youth Ministry Gi’Nia Stone Administrative Assistant [email protected]
East Cobb United Methodist Church 2325 Roswell Road, NE Marietta, GA 30062-4953 www.eastcobbumc.org
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