bible studies, classes groups - Snellville United Methodist Church

Fall
STUDIES & EVENTS
Get connected this fall!
In this special Fall Brochure, you will find
a variety of Bible studies & special fall
events packed with resources that will
help you discover new ways to apply
God’s word to your everyday life and
grow spiritually.
BIBLE STUDIES, CLASSES GROUPS
ME, MYSELF & LIES
AUG 16 SEPT 27
Begins Tuesday, August 16 l 6:30PM - 8PM l Cost: $15
Instructor: Ella Collier l RSVP: sumc.ivolunteer.com/FallBibleStudies
We talk to ourselves all the time, calling ourselves names and
comparing ourselves to others. Join us Tuesday evenings as
we explore a thought-closet makeover.
NEW MEMBERS CLASS
AUG 16
Tuesday, August 16 l 6PM - 8PM
Contact: Deana Porter, (678) 430-6018
New members who have joined in 2016 are invited for dinner
and fellowship! Please contact Deana Porter to let her know
you’ll be attending. Welcome to SUMC!
DIALOGUE ON RACE
SEPT 1
1st Thursday of each month l 7PM l Wesley Hall l Cost: Free
Contact: Rev. Paul Thibodeaux (678) 430-6026
Please join us the first Thursday of each month as we continue
our discussion on Race in America. Our next discussion is
Thursday, September 1.
BIBLE STUDIES, CLASSES GROUPS
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
1st Session September 6 - October 18 l 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Instructor: Janet King l RSVP: sumc.ivolunteer.com/FallBibleStudies
SEPT 6 OCT 18
Pursuing More of Jesus by Anne Graham Lotz
September 6 - October 18. Cost: $10
Malachi In and Out by Kay Arthur
October 25 - November 1. Cost: $5.75
Jonah In and Out by Kay Arthur
November 8 - November 15. Cost: $3.50
Two week study of the birth of Jesus
December 6 - December 13. Cost: Free
WEDNESDAY NIGHT WESLEY BIBLE STUDY
SEPT 7 OCT 5
1st Session September 7 - October 5 l 6:45PM - 8PM
Instructor: Rev. Walter Jones l Drop-ins Welcome l Cost: Free
RSVP: sumc.ivolunteer.com/FallBibleStudies
1st Session: “Half Truths” by Adam Hamilton
September 7 - October 5. Cost: Free
“Making Sense of the Bible” by Adam Hamilton
October 12 - November 16. Cost: Free
BIBLE STUDIES, CLASSES GROUPS
CHRISTIAN BELIEVER:
KNOWING GOD WITH HEART AND MIND
SEPT 11 OCT 30
1st Session Sunday, September 11 - October 30 l 4PM - 6PM
Instructor: Dr. Jim Cantrell l Cost: $50
RSVP: sumc.ivolunteer.com/FallBibleStudies
Dr. Jim Cantrell offers this study of the classical teachings and
theological themes of Christianity. It is an indepth study of the
primary beliefs and creeds of the Christian faith and includes
an understanding of scripture, hymnody and writings of the
ancient and modern thinkers of the faith.
1st 9 week block - Sunday, 9/11/16 - Sunday, 10/30/16.
2nd12 week block - Sunday, 2/12/17 - Sunday, 4/30/17.
3rd 9 week block - Sunday, 9/10/17 - Sunday, 10/29/17.
The size of the group will be limited to the first fifteen
participants who enroll.
GRIEF RECOVERY & SUPPORT GROUP
SEPT 28 NOV 16
Wednesday, September 28 - November 16 l 6:30PM - 8PM
Contact: Rona Rahtz, (678) 430-6019 or [email protected].
Join us as we heal from broken hearts due to the death of a
loved one.
CHURCH-WIDE EVENTS
UNITED METHODIST
MEN ANNUAL BBQ
COMBINED WORSHIP
CELEBRATION
SAFETY IN OUR
COMMUNITY
It’s Barbecue Season!
The United Methodist
Men are smokin’ it up for
their annual BBQ! Stop
by Wesley Hall for Pulled
Pork BBQ, Coleslaw,
Beans, & Peach
Cobbler. Pre-order a
pound of BBQ to take
home! Order by 8/17.
Contact Margie Tutton,
(770) 972-9360.
Adults: $9; Children: $5
Family Max: $27
Please join us for a
Combined Worship
Celebration in the CLC!
Do you feel safe in your
community? Would you
know what to do if an
attack took place where
you were located? Do
you know how to protect
yourself and your family?
AUGUST 21 l 10:30AM - 1PM
WESLEY HALL
SEPTEMBER 4 l 10:30AM SERVICE SEPTEMBER 12 l 6:30PM
POT LUCK BRUCH l CLC
WESLEY HALL l COST: FREE
At 9:30AM, we’ll
fellowship and enjoy a
pot luck brunch!
Please be on the look
out for more information.
Join us for answers to
these questions and
more. Presentation by
Lt. Robert Pendleton of
the Snellville Police Dept.
To RSVP, contact Rona
Rahz, (678) 430-6019.
SUMC FESTIVALS
JAZZ FESTIVAL
FALL FESTIVAL
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Groove to the sounds
of live jazz from artists
Cathy Rollins & David
Farmer, Justin Varnes &
Kevin Bales Quintet with
Taryn Newborn, Melvin
Jones Quintet, and also
featuring local talent.
Invite your friends &
neighbors to the annual
Community Family Fall
Festival! Come & enjoy
games, bounce houses,
hay rides, s’mores, hot
dogs & more!
Join us for an evening of
family-friendly fun!
The Dinner/Silent Auction
will be from 5PM - 6:30PM.
The Live Auction will be
from 6:30PM - 8:30PM.
OCTOBER 1 l 5PM - 9PM
PARKING LOT & ON THE GREEN
COST: FREE
OCTOBER 26 l 6PM - 8PM
CLC & PARKING LOT
COST: FREE
To volunteer or for more
Come fellowship with each information, contact
other and our community! Kathy Bamsey,
More details to follow.
(678) 430-6022.
NOVEMBER 19 l 5PM - 8:30PM
WESLEY HALL
More information and
auction forms will be
available soon.
Stay tuned!
CHILDREN
& YOUTH
EVENTS
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
OPEN GYM NIGHT
FOR FAMILIES
Friday, August 19 l 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Friday, October 14 l 6:30PM - 8:30PM
familyfusion Children’s Ministry is hosting
an Open Gym Night in the CLC on Friday,
August 19 and Friday, October 14!
No RSVP is required. Please join us for
fun & fellowship.
familyfusion KICKOFF
Wednesday, September 14
6:30PM - 7:30PM l CLC
Join us this fall for familyfusion!
We’ll have Bible stories, games,
and fun for the entire family!
Loving childcare will be provided.
familyfusion Wednesday nights is
a family experience designed for
families with children entering
Pre-k through 5th grade, however
all ages are welcome!
Contact Kathy Bamsey, Director of Families with Children, (678) 430-6022.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
NETWORK 45 RETREAT
NETWORK 45 BIBLE STUDY
September 16 - September 18
Camp Glisson, Dahlonega, GA
Cost: $110
1st and 3rd Sundays
4th & 5th Grade Students Only
ATTENTION 4TH & 5TH GRADERS!
Join us for a fun and spirit-filled
weekend at Camp Glisson! Enjoy
activities, meet, pray, and play with
other children across the N. GA
UMC Conference.
Visit snellvilleumc.org/RockOn for
more information and to sign-up!
Kicking-off on Sunday, October 2 from
4PM - 5:30PM in the CLC is Network
45, a Bible study and fellowship for 4th
& 5th graders. We’ll have group games,
discussion-based study on issues kids
face and look together at what God’s
Word has to say to us on those topics.
For more information, contact Kathy
Bamsey, (678) 430-6022.
YOUTH MINISTRY
YOUTH GROUP
MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL
FALL“ROOTED” RETREAT
MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL
Sunday Nights l 6PM - 8PM
Youth Center
October 7 - October 9
Camp Glisson, Dahlonega, GA
Cost: $145
All Middle School & High School
students are invited to join 628! We
meet every Sunday night in the Youth
Center for small groups and worship.
At the Rooted Retreat, youth will
recognized the power and support
of scripture and worship, giving them
nourishment and a source of
guidance that will last into their
adulthood.
Visit snellvilleumc.org/628 for more
information or contact John Leece,
Youth Pastor, [email protected].
For more information and to RSVP,
visit snellvilleumc.org/Rooted.
PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN MINISTRY
PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN
Kindergarten Open House
Thursday, August 18; 10AM - 12PM
Kindergarten 1st Day of School
Monday, August 22
Preschool Open House
Thursday, September 1; 10AM - 12PM
Preschool 1st Day of School
Tuesday, September 6
For more information, visit the website
at snellvilleumc.org/school.
FALL CONSIGNMENT SALE
September 14 - September 17
SUMC’s Preschool & Kindergarten
Program is having its annual Fall
Children’s Consignment Sale. Visit the
website at snellvilleumc.org/fallsale
for more details.
HOURS:
Wednesday, 9/14: 10AM - 7PM
Thursday, 9/15: 10AM - 1PM
Friday, 9/16: 10AM - 7PM
Saturday, 9/17: 8AM - 1PM
SENIOR
ADULT
EVENTS
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY
SENIOR ADULT OUTING
Wednesday, August 24 l 10AM
Join us as we take a trip to the Waffle
House Museum, the site of the very first
Waffle House! In addition to the restaurant, the museum features Waffle House
memorabilia from the past 60 years.
Lunch will follow the tour at a
nearby sandwich restaurant,
Pallookaville.
Reserve your seat by calling Carolyn
or Randy Collins, (770) 982-8193.
PRIMETIMERS
Thursday, September 22 l 6PM
Join us for Primetimers in the Fall!
Our next meeting will be Thursday,
September 22 at 6PM.
MUSIC
EVENTS
MUSIC MINISTRY
CHOIR MINISTRY
Do you love to sing, or know someone
who does? Have you ever wondered
how easy it is to learn to read music
and play hand bells? If you love music
and are looking for a way to use your
gifts, consider joining a choir! The
Snellville UMC Music Ministry offers
choirs from pre-k to adults, including
hand bells!
For more information regarding start
dates, rehearsal times and spaces,
please visit snellvilleumc.org/music.
ACOLYTE MINISTRY
Sunday, September 14 l 11AM
Calling all older elementary and youth!
The Acolyte Ministry needs you at the
8:30AM & 11AM worship services. If you
would like to learn more about what it
means to be an acolyte and how you
can serve as a leader in worship, join
us Sunday, August 14 in the Sanctuary
after the 11AM service has concluded.
We will learn why bringing in the light
of Christ is significant to our worship
services, and how to serve in this role.
Snellville United Methodist Church • 2428 Main Street East • Snellville, GA 30078
770.972.9360 • www.snellvilleumc.org