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Morrow Mirror A monthly newsleer brought to you by Morrow First United Methodist Church Scouting as Evangelism Article for UMM Magazine April 22, 2018 By The Rev. Luis Ortiz As a United Methodist pastor for the last 25 years, frequently I am asked, “How can we get new kids in our church?” It is clear the programs we have used for the last ten years no longer reach the youth in our communities. These evangelism efforts are internal and not external. Need Foot Traffic One of the secrets to growth is new foot traffic. If a mall has no new foot traffic coming in and out, the mall will eventually close. The church is no different. If the church stops having new foot traffic coming in and out, it will also close its doors. Each time I begin a new church appointment, I evaluate the youth programs to see how much new foot traffic they have. I hear members tell me they want more kids in the church, but the truth is, they are not doing anything differently today than they have been doing for the last ten or more years to produce new growth. Somewhere along the line, they stopped connecting externally with kids in the community. My Secret Weapon I am going to share with you one of my secrets to gain more kids in your church and increase the foot traffic. Are you ready? Here it is: SCOUTS. That’s right, it’s that easy. Scouting is one of the easiest ways to have new foot traffic in your church. Scouting should not be viewed as just another program. Scouting is an evangelism tool that will bring new kids and parents onto your church campus. Many of these are families who would never think about coming inside your church. Every church to which I have been appointed had no Cub Scout program when I arrived. Many had only a small number of Boy Scouts. I have been blessed to help launch five Cub Scout packs and one Boy Scout troop in the churches I ’ve served. I served as the Cubmaster and a den leader in all the new packs. At one church, I served as the Cubmaster and the leader of two Webelos dens. A few years later we launched a Boy Scout troop, and I became the Scoutmaster. P.R.A.Y. Classes I always incorporate P.R.A.Y. (Programs of Religious Activities with Youth) classes with the scouting program. Classes were held on church grounds with members of UM Men and UM Women serving as leaders. Talk about a powerful evangelism tool! Scout programs frequently mean you have parents and kids all weekend on the church property for the first time. As you start to communicate with the parents, you build relationships and begin to disciple them. Building Momentum When beginning a new scouting program, remember it may start out slowly and you may not see new disciples right away. But as you engage with the Scouts and their families you will find this is an effective way to make new disciples for Christ. Scouting provides an opportunity to connect with Hispanic families and other ethnic groups with which the church would seldom connect. Do you have a Scouting Program in your church? If you don’t, it’s time to launch one!
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Morrow Mirror A monthly newsletter brought to you by Morrow First United Methodist Church
Scouting as Evangelism Article for UMM Magazine
April 22, 2018
By The Rev. Luis Ortiz
As a United Methodist pastor for the last 25 years, frequently I am asked, “How can we get new kids in our church?”
It is clear the programs we have used for the last ten years no longer reach the youth in our communities. These evangelism efforts are internal and not external.
Need Foot Traffic
One of the secrets to growth is new foot traffic. If a mall has no new foot traffic coming in and out, the mall will eventually close. The church is no different. If the church stops having new foot traffic coming in and out, it will also close its doors.
Each time I begin a new church appointment, I evaluate the youth programs to see how much new foot traffic they have. I hear members tell me they want more kids in the church, but the truth is, they are not doing anything differently today than they have been doing for the last ten or more years to produce new growth. Somewhere along the line, they stopped connecting externally with kids in the community.
My Secret Weapon
I am going to share with you one of my secrets to gain more kids in your church and increase the foot traffic. Are you ready? Here it is: SCOUTS. That’s right, it’s that easy. Scouting is one of the easiest ways to have new foot traffic in your church.
Scouting should not be viewed as just another program. Scouting is an evangelism tool that will bring new kids and parents onto your church campus. Many of these are families who would never think about coming inside your church.
Every church to which I have been appointed had no Cub Scout program when I arrived. Many had only a small number of Boy Scouts.
I have been blessed to help launch five Cub Scout packs and one Boy Scout troop in the churches I’ve served. I served as the Cubmaster and a den leader in all the new packs.
At one church, I served as the Cubmaster and the leader of two Webelos dens. A few years later we launched a Boy Scout troop, and I became the Scoutmaster.
P.R.A.Y. Classes
I always incorporate P.R.A.Y. (Programs of Religious Activities with Youth) classes with the scouting program. Classes were held on church grounds with members of UM Men and UM Women serving as leaders. Talk about a powerful evangelism tool! Scout programs frequently mean you have parents and kids all weekend on the church property for the first time. As you start to communicate with the parents, you build relationships and begin to disciple them.
Building Momentum
When beginning a new scouting program, remember it may start out slowly and you may not see new disciples right away. But as you engage with the Scouts and their families you will find this is an effective way to make new disciples for Christ.
Scouting provides an opportunity to connect with Hispanic families and other ethnic groups with which the church would seldom connect.
Do you have a Scouting Program in your church? If you don’t, it’s time to launch one!
April 2018
Attendance & Giving by Date
Sunday Worship Sunday
School
Budget
Giving
4/1 127 66 $6,182.00
4/8 74 51 $6,486.00
4/15 97 71 $3,763.00
4/22 75 54 $2,623.85
April 2018 Financial Information
Church Accounts Auditor
Yes We Still Need One
Morrow First UMC is seeking a volunteer with an
accounting/bookkeeping background to audit our
2017 accounts.
If you are interested, please contact Becky Griffin in
the church office: [email protected] or
770.961.4668.
As of April 23, 2018, we have received
$19,054.85 towards our monthly budget of
$26,061.00.
The apportionments for February, March,
and April have not been paid.
Upcoming Events & Activites
MFUMC Vacation Bible School | Sunday, June 3 - Wednesday June 6 | 5:30 p.m.
North Georgia UMC Annual Conference | Tuesday, June 12 - Thursday, June 14 | The Classic Center,
Athens
Annual Youth Beach Trip | Friday, July 6 - Monday, July 9 | Laguna Beach, FL
North GA UMW Mission U | Thursday, July 26 - Saturday, July 28 | Georgia Baptist Conference
Center, Toccoa
MFUMC UMW Retreat | Friday, October 19 - Sunday, October 21 | Hinton Rural Life Center
MFUMC
Food Pantry in Need
Our food pantry served over 2,500 Clayton
County residents in 2017. One week there were
25 families (90 people) on a single Thursday.
Please help restock our pantry with the most
common needs such as spaghetti and sauce,
beans, rice, cereal, fruit cups, canned vegeta-
bles, soup, peanut butter, and jelly.
Thank you,
Diana Aull
Volunteer Appreciation Sunday, May 6, 2018
In the parking lot The Varsity Food Truck will serve Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, French Fries, Onion
Rings with Chili, American Cheese, Diced Onions, Ketchup, Mayo Packets, Mustard, Pepper, Salt,
and Pickles. The Fellowship Hall will be open for seating.
WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!
Chris Hoenes – Governance Board – Nurture Chair
For All the Pantry Volunteers
Thankfully there are many people that support the MFUMC Food Pantry in a variety of ways: donations, unloading delivers, bagging food, and making sure everyone receives something on Thursdays. So many people, too many to name, but each of you is appreciated!
Thank you for volunteering and supporting the MFUMC Food Pantry.
Diana Aull, Coordinator
Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend Celebration Saturday, May 12, 2018 Theme: Conversations
6:00 P.M.| Fellowship Hall Adults $10 | Children (ages 3-10) $6
Please complete form below or in the bulletin to reserve your spot. Forms and payment must be submitted to church office by 5/6/18.
Historical Jonesboro/Clayton County, Inc. will host a folktale event on Friday May 4 and
Saturday May 5. The event begins at 7:00 on the grounds of Stately Oaks
Plantation. Stories from Native American heritage, the Revolutionary
War, and the Confederacy, plus some good ole ghost stories are a few of
the tales you will hear and experience. Bring your friends and neighbors
for storytelling. Who knows? You may have a story to tell also!
Tickets: Adults $10 Children age 5 – 12 $5 Children under 5 no charge Call 770-473-0197 for Reservations
The Ramblers will be attending Georgia Folklore by Moonlight at Stately Oaks on Friday, May 4. The church bus will leave at 6:30 p.m. Seats are still available. Contact Pam Boyd and sign up on bulletin board.
Folktales by Moonlight
To make a reservation for the MDSF Celebration, please complete form below
and return it to the church office.
# ____ Adults @ $10 each = ____________
# ____ Children @ $6 each = ____________ [ages 3 - 10]
# ____ High Chairs
Name _________________________________
Upcoming Fundraisers for the RSVP/HVAC Campaign
Saturday, May 5, 2018
9:00am – 4:00pm
Activities & Vendors will include:
Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Food, Children’s Fun Circuit, Caricaturist, Biker’s
Meet-up & Exhibit, Silent Auction, Animal Attraction and much more!
Hosted by Bethel UMC
245 Fairview Rd, Stockbridge, GA
awesomeblossomfestival.com
At Awesome Blossom
The Trustees will be selling
BBQ Sandwiches, Chips,
and a Drink for $6.
And the UMW will be selling desserts.
Come support and join the fun.
All proceeds will go to the
RSVP/HVAC Replacement Fund
Plate includes: Fish, French Fries, Hush
puppies, and Coleslaw.
Bill & Jenny Ham, as Bill continues treatments for bone cancer , requested by John & Dana Chapman
Bill Studdard, who delivers bread to our food pantry had open hear t surgery on 3/5, requested by
Diana Aull
Charles & Karen Sargent
Revs. Jack & Talia Hartwell are home and on the slow road to recovery. They are on staff at First
Baptist Church of Morrow, reported by Bob Brannon
Janet Thomaston has star ted physical therapy to improve her balance, repor ted by Anita Thomaston
Jeff Budkoski and Family after the recent passing of Tommie Budkoski
Judy Stanford, family issues and healing from her broken hip, repor ted by her fr iends, Dana & John
Chapman
Karen Ferrell-White has multiple myeloma, facing 12 weeks of chemo, requested by Mary Anne
Brannon
Laura Milton Moore had final surgery on 2/17. She is still in pain, repor ted by Chuck Ruffino
Lynn Bridges is doing well after two surger ies, repor ted by her fr iend, Kathy Munson
Mason McGee is going through a “rough spot” and needs prayers, requested by Judy Jaeger
Michael Taylor had surgery on his elbow on Apr il 15, requested by his mother -in-law, Susan Crawford
Mike Smith, requested by his sister , Joan Deason
Ruth Muniz, requested by her daughter , Diana Aull
Savanna French is awaiting test results to determine treatment of the cancer in her lymph nodes. She
feels great and is going on with life like a normal teenager. Please continue to pray for her, reported by
her great-aunt, Connie Cabe
Vicki Faulk is at a stage with ALS that she is totally stiff and her hands are closing up. Please pray for
a miracle and God’s will be done, reported by her aunt, Kathy Munson
Walter Moore’s health is failing, requested by Susan & Barry Crawford.
Our Love and Christian Sympathy to the family of former member Chester “Chet” L. Budkoski,
Jr., age 70, upon his death on Apr il 23, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, Morrow FUMC member s Chet & Tommie Budkoski, Sr. and his sister Deidre Budkoski. Chet, known for his humor and for “being the life of the party”, served in the U. S. Army and was retired from Bell South/AT & T. Following retirement and prior to his declining health, he enjoyed being a handy man and being a volunteer in the Children’s Ministry at his church. Services for Chet Budkoski, Jr. were held Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Lakeside Funeral Home in Wood-stock with interment following at Georgia National Cemetery. Please remember Chet’s widow, Diane, their six children, 10 grandchildren and his brother, Jeff Budkoski and family, in your thoughts and prayers during these most difficult days.
Our Service Members
Stationed on Okinawa Island
Kameron Burrell (great nephew of Linda McElhannon)
Stationed Overseas
Matt Allen (husband of Darcy Bloom Allen)
Stationed Stateside
Jayson Dooley (son of Nannette Dooley)
David Key (son-in-law of Bil & Melanie Johnson)
Nichole Turner (niece of Keith & Kathy Munson)
Aviano AFB - Italy
Capt. Kyle L. J. Phillips (grandson of Larry Phillips)
Stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC
Alex McKenzie-Castillo (son of Ardell McKenzie-Sasso)
Jacob Beard (friend of Brooksie Foster)
Stationed at Misawa Airbase, Japan
Kevin McElhannon, Jr.
(grandson of Bill & Linda McElhannon)
Stationed in Kandahar Afghanistan
Max Anderson (cousin of Layla Leo)
Please send updated Service Member location information to the
Church Office: [email protected].
Nursing Home /Hospital/Independent Living/ Rehab Patients/Homebound Members
Bright View North Andover: Ethel Jewett, 1275 Turnpike St, #1211, North Andover, MA 01845
Elmcroft Senior Living: Shirley Barnett, 7493 Mt. Zion Blvd, Rm 109B, Jonesboro, GA 30236-4814
Jonesboro Nursing & Rehab: Tootsie Callaway, Rm 116A, 2650 Highway 138E, Jonesboro, GA 30236-2744
Ellen Betsill, 501 Blossom Tr., McDonough, GA 30253-2179
Jerry & Mary Brazeal, 3920 Brookline Dr., Alpharetta, GA 30022-6435
James Gloor, 5879 Clate Court, Ellenwood, GA 30294-4069
Betty Hargis, 157 Pulliam Dr., Apt. 42, Jackson, GA 30233-5111
Bill & Linda McElhannon, 3793 Charlotte Drive, Rex, GA, 30273-1208
Doris Melear, 2569 Wall St., Jonesboro, GA 30236-2750
Janet Thomaston, 7871 Thrailkill Road, Jonesboro, GA 30260
Fun Friday activities are open to children and youth. Please make sure the church office has a
signed permission slip for your child before the summer. For a blank permission slip contact
Becky Griffin 404-867-1806 or [email protected].
The Friday Fun Organizers are
Anna Cox [email protected] | 678-613-9092
&
Tracy Larson [email protected] | 404-992-8451
Friday Fun Days 2018 Date Destination Departure Cost Bring Return Time
Friday,
June 8
Stone
Mountain
10:00 a.m. $0 Sack Lunch,
Sunscreen, and
Change
of Clothes
3:00 p.m.
Friday,
June 15
Macon Museum of
Arts and Science
9:00 a.m. $6 Sack Lunch Pick-up at
4:00 p.m.
Thursday,
June 21
Lunch for
Firemen (Fellowship Hall)
10:00 a.m. $0 Supplies to
make lunch
1:30 p.m.
Friday,
June 29
State Capitol &
Picnic at
Centennial
Park
9:45 a.m. $0 Sack Lunch,
Bathing Suits,
& Sunscreen
3:00 p.m.
Friday,
July 13
Tour of WSB
Radio and TV (Atlanta)
10:30 a.m. Kids:$10
Adults: $15
Sack Lunch at Piedmont Park
3:00 p.m.
Friday,
July 20
Museum of Aviation
(Warner Robins)
8:00 a.m. $0 Sack Lunch Pick-up at
4:00 p.m.
Time/Place:
Cost:
Reservation Deadline:
To Make Reservations:
Please note:
6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Adults 12 & up: $6.00 | take home plates $6.00
Children 11 & under: Free or $2.00 donations
Noon on Monday of each week
Fill out reservation form in the sanctuary pew pocket
Or e-mail church office: [email protected]
Quantity of food for WWNS is purchased based on the number of
reservations. Those not cancelling reservations in advance are
expected to pay.
Wednesday: Menu:
May 2
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Green Salad
Dessert: Pound Cake
Coffee, Tea, and Lemonade
May 9
Baked Potato Bar with Toppings, Green Salad
Dessert: Chocolate Cake
Coffee, Tea, and Lemonade
May 16
End of WWNS Celebration
Hotdogs with Fixings, Chips, Slaw
Dessert: Make Your Own Sundaes
Coffee, Tea, and Lemonade
Ongoing Collection for Puerto Rico
Items: Flash Lights, Batteries (all sizes)
Baby items: Wipes, Diapers, Formula, Snack Foods (non-perishables)
The collection box is in the hall across from the church office. The
flight to deliver supplies leaves from Atlanta every two weeks. The
need in Puerto Rico is ongoing.
Contact: Karen Kelly at [email protected] or 678-898-7417
Tucker/Metro Atlanta
District Office
1967 Lakeside Parkway,
Building 400
Tucker, GA 30084
Email: childrenshome@
umchildrenshome.org
Phone: 404.327.5820
Learn About
Foster Care Ministry
Information Meeting
Tuesday, May 1
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Griffin First UMC
1401 Maple Drive
Griffin, GA 30224 RSVP: www.fosterrsvp.com
5th Annual Miles of Hope
Saturday, May 19th
Silver Comet Trail - Cedartown, GA
Bring your friends and rally a team to ride the Silver Comet Trail with our kids! There will be 10, 20 and 30+ mile rides marked for cyclists, or you can freely walk/ jog. The ride begins at 9AM. Lunch will be served from 11:30AM - 1:00PM to all registered participants. Register to ride or become a sponsor today!
When:
Saturday May 19th @ 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Where:
The Cedartown Welcome Center and Depot
609 S. Main Street Cedartown, GA
Events:
There will be 10, 20, and 30+ mile rides and a 5k run/walk option.
Lunch will be served to all registered participants following the race.
There is no registration fee.
Donations are encouraged, and there are opportunities for corporate sponsorships along with opportunities for individual and group funding.
All proceeds from the event benefit Murphy-Harpst Children's Centers.
Questions? Ready to sign up? Contact Scott Fuller (828) 387- 0752
Register at https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E11349&id=26
Murphy-Harpst Children's Centers 740 Fletcher Street
Cedartown, GA 30125 770-748-1500
During VBS, the children will be making Manna Bags as a mission project.
These bags help to meet the needs of the homeless by providing a bag of
food and essentials. We are asking church members to donate items for the
bags. Suggested items are listed below.
Canned or Bagged Tuna or Chicken
Bags of Peanuts, Sunflower Seeds
Beef Jerky or Slim Jims
Small boxes of Raisins
Individual Pudding Cups or Applesauce
Wrapped packages of Crackers
Wrapped packages of Cookies
Small cans of Zip Top Fruit or Fruit Cups
Individual size Chips or Pretzels
Hard Candy, Mints or Gum
Plastic Utensils
Napkins
ChapStick
Packages of Tissues
Travel size Toothbrush and Toothpaste
Comb Soap
Band Aids or Adhesive Bandages
Mouthwash Hand Wipes
Socks
Washcloth
Items donated for the Manna Bags should be placed in the boxes by the church
entrances before May 28th.
The bags will be distributed to the congregation. These bags can be kept in your car
to give to people in need who you encounter in the community.
Questions? See Susan Adams or Tracy Larson.
National Teacher Day - Tuesday, May 8, 2018
THANK A TEACHER!
Morrow First
United Methodist Church
Rev. Luis A. Ortiz
P.O. 143
5985 Jonesboro Road
Morrow, GA 30260
Phone: 770-961-4668
www.mfumc.com
May 27 MFUMC Youth
June 24 You are needed!
July 22 You are needed!
August 26 You are needed!
September 23 Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae
October 28 October Birthday Group
November 25 You are needed!
December 23 You are needed!
Calvary Calendar for 2018
Pick a Date
Our calendar to serve supper to Calvary residents for 2018 has several open spots. Please contact Doug Jewett ([email protected]) if you or your group is interested in helping with the needy in our community.
Congratulations to Judy Durrance Jaeger!
Judy was recently honored to receive the
Georgia Rose Award in recognition of her
professional accomplishments and her
dedication and continuous volunteer service
to Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity. The award was
given during the 125th Founders’ Day
celebration in Peachtree City on Saturday,
April 21, 2018.
Sunday Servants
Sunday & Color
5/6 White
5/13 White/Gold
5/20 Red
5/27 White
Liturgist Doug Jewett Mary Anne Brannon Erika Sturgies Mary Anne Brannon
Acolytes Noah Seelhammer Sara Adams Abby Bales Jacqui Johnson
Acolytes Assistant
Beth Matthews Kathy Gailey Janice Bales Beth Matthews
Children’s Sermon
Anna Cox Molly Knowles Julia Gawel Liz Haynie
Children’s Church Susan Adams & Molly Knowles
Anna Cox & Tracy Larson
Layla Leo & Lisa Brandenberger
Shannon Gailey & Kathy Gailey
Sound Joe Wiley Angela Seelhammer Eric Knowles Joe Wiley
Worship Greeters
Narthex: Karen Kelly Hall:
Reggie & Elaine Pye
Narthex: Eddie & Brenda Byrd Hall: Beverly St. Germian
Narthex: Paul & Joan Deason
Hall: Judy Nolen
Narthex: Charlotte Brady
Hall: Kathy Gailey
Ushers Mike Griffin, Brain Adams, Bob Brannon
Joe Wiley, Jerry Griffin,
Boyd Rodgers, Andrew Cox
Andrew Cox, Doug Jewett,
John Chapman, Joe Wiley
Wayne Knight, Brad Boyd, Eddie Byrd,
Chuck Matthews
Altar Guild: Pam Boyd May Trustee Representative: Bob Brannon
404-956-0486; [email protected]
May 2018 *Sunday Morning Schedule
9:00 a.m. Joyful Praise Ringers Practice
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5
8:30 am Ramblers
Breakfast @ Cracker Barrel
7 pm Cub Scout
Pack, PR
6 pm WWNS, FH
6:30 pm Children,
CW
6:30 pm Youth, YL
7:30 pm Choir, MR
10 am - 12 pm Food Pantry
7 pm SA Reserved
Office Closed
6:30 pm Ramblers
Trip to Folk
Tales by Moon-
light at Stately
Oaks
9 am - 4 pm Trustees have booth at Awesome Blossom (see flyer for details)
6* 7 8 9 10 11 12
Communion Sunday
12:30 pm Volunteer
Appreciation, FH
1:30 - 5 pm SA
Reserved
10:30 am Comfort & Joy
5:30 pm TFS-dinner to Good Shepherd Clinic
6:30 pm Governance Board, CF
7 pm BSA Troop 112, FH & SH
7 pm Cub Scout Pack, PR
6 pm WWNS, FH
6:30 pm Children,
CW
6:30 pm Youth, YL
7:30 pm Choir, MR
10 am - 12 pm Food Pantry
12 pm - 2 pm Thurs. Friendship Share, SRM
5:30 pm Girl Scouts, FH
7 pm SA Reserved
Office Closed 6 pm UMW: Mother Daughter Sister Friend Celebration, FH
13* Mother’s Day 14 15 16 17 18 19
1:30 - 5 pm SA
Reserved
10:30 am Comfort & Joy
5:30 pm Girl Scouts, FH
7 pm BSA Troop 112, SH
7 pm Cub Scout Pack, PR
6 pm Year End
WWNS, FH
6:30 pm Children,
CW
6:30 pm Youth, YL
7:30 pm Choir, MR
10 am - 12 pm Food Pantry
7 pm SA Reserved
Office Closed
FH reserved All
Day
11 am - 2 pm Community Fish Fry, FH
*20 21 22 23 24 25 26
11 am Guest
Musicians
12:30 pm VBS
Planning, CR
1:30 - 5 pm SA
Reserved
10:30 am Comfort & Joy
6:30 pm Electa Share, FH
7 pm BSA Troop 112, SH
7 pm Cub Scout Pack, PR
Around 7:30pm Unload Midwest Food Bank Truck
7:30 pm Choir, MR 10 am - 12 pm
Food Pantry
5:30 pm Girl Scouts, FH
7 pm SA Reserved
Office Closed
27* 28 Memorial Day 29 30 31 Location Codes: CR=Conference
Room CW=Children’s
Wing FH=Fellowship Hall
MF=Marvin Foster Room
MR=Music Room PR =Cub Pack
Room SA=Sanctuary
SH=Scout Hut SRM=Searchers
Classroom US=Up Stairs YL=Youth Lounge
12:30 p.m. Youth
Scavenger Hunt,
Lenox Mall
1:30 - 5 pm SA
Reserved
6:30 pm Youth to
serve at Calvary
Refuge Center
Office Closed
7:30 pm Choir, MR
Birthdays Anniversaries
If your birthday or anniversary should be listed and is not, please
contact this church office to correct our database.
Doug Jewett 5/1
Elizabeth Lee 5/1
Mark Knowles 5/3
Albert Hall 5/7
Chrissy Johnson 5/7
Margaret Cobb 5/8
Joan Deason 5/9
Ruth Muniz 5/10
Melanie Ortiz 5/10
Becky Griffin 5/12
Braden Gailey 5/13
John Chapman 5/14
Judy Nolen 5/15
Laura Wiley 5/19
Anna Seelhammer 5/20
Kenrell McKenzie 5/21
Sara Adams 5/22
Jackie Davis 5/22
Ron Hoenes 5/25
Keith Munson 5/25
Jimmy Larson 5/26
Tim & Jessica Ewing 5/17
Mitch & Liz Saunders Griffin 5/31
Date Destination Departure Cost Bring Return
Sunday, May 27 Lenox Mall Scavenger Hunt
After Service $0
Sunday, May 27 Calvary Refuge Center Dinner Supplies
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 2 Augusta Pottery Trip &
Lock-in at MFUMC
8:00 a.m. $0 Overnight items Pickup: Sunday Morning
Sunday, June 10 High Museum After Service $0 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 24 ATL UTD vs. Portland Timbers at
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
After Service $40 Team Spirit 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 26 Griffin Lake House & Tubing
TBA $30 Overnight items, swimsuit, sunscreen
Thursday, June 28 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 1 Six Flags After Service TBA Change of clothes & lunch
money
TBD
Friday, July 6 Laguna Beach 8:00 a.m. $70 Beach gear, Overnight items,
Sunscreen
Monday, July 9 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 11 Federal Reserve Building Tour
10:00 a.m. $0 TBD
Sunday, July 15 College Park CrossFit After Service Loose fitting clothes
TBD
Sunday, July 22 Laser Show 5:00 p.m. Lawn Blanket TBD
Sunday, July 29 Coco-Cola & Centennial After Service TBD
Spectacular Days 2018 These trips and activities are for the youth (middle school and high school ages).
Please make sure the church office has a signed permission slip for your child before the summer. For a
blank permission slip contact Becky Griffin 404-867-1806 or [email protected].
Chaperones: please return your background check forms to Becky Griffin by May 15.
For more information about these events, please contact:
Anna Cox [email protected] | 678-613-9092
&
Tracy Larson [email protected] | 404-992-8451
