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Upcoming Dates Pancake
Breakfast – Sunday, Sept. 4 at 9:15 AM
Pancake Breakfast will be served
on Sunday morning before Sunday School the first Sunday of every month.
Get here a little bit early to have breakfast and fellowship with your
friends at Suwanee UMC. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy. 1st Wednesday of the Month
Fellowship Dinners Dinners will resume on Wed., September 7th
at 6:30 PM with a covered dish/pot luck. Bring
your favorite dish to share. United
Methodist Men UMM
will meet in the Fellowship Hall, Monday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 PM. All men are
encouraged to join us to share fellowship and develop ministry projects for the
fall. Newly arriving men to Suwanee First are especially invited to join us.
United Methodist Women The Suwanee UMW will have their monthly meeting on Tuesday,
Sept. 13 at 6:30 PM at the Fellowship Hall.
All women are invited to attend. Wednesday Night Open House Worship &
Prayer Service You are invited to join in our Wednesday Night Prayer and
Worship service. There is a time of
worship in song, communion and prayer. We meet in the sanctuary every Wednesday
starting at 6:30 PM. SUWANEE DAY Sat., Sept, 17 from 10 AM to 10 PM Be sure to come out for Suwanee Day and stop by the church
booth. J.A.M!
Elementary School Age Ministry
– J.A.M. "Jesus and Me"
is for ages K - 5th grade. We meet from 4 - 5:30 PM on Sunday afternoons. September J.A.M. JAM continues through Sept.
Join us on Sunday afternoons from 4 - 5:30 PM. We are learning about the lineage of Jesus Christ all the way
back to Creation! We are planning
to have a program in Advent to present what we have been learning all year to
the congregation. We would LOVE to
have some new friends join us!
QUESTIONS?
EMAIL reV. lEAH cUNNINGHAM aT OR CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT
770– 945-8041 Preschool
Getting Ready for Fall The Preschool Committee has been working hard
recently on developing new advertising material that will be displayed in
various locations throughout the city. Also,
check out our awesome and brand new website at www.suwaneepreschool.com.
There are still openings available in all classes and our goal is to have
each class filled before the school year begins.
You can assist us toward this goal by taking some brochures, available in
the Church office, and refer your family, friends, or new neighborhood
acquaintances to our wonderful school. Preschool
Information Registration for the fall has begun.
Please tell your friends and relatives. Call Tammy Hansard, Director, at 770-945-6375 for
more information. Festa della Pasta Sept. 30, 6 PM Hosted by the city of Suwanee in Old Town.
Tickets are $10 and will be available at City Hall beginning Sept. 1.
Pasta Dinner, entertainment, and fun. Church Ground Beautification Although we have a Spring Clean Up Day and another in the
fall, that leaves many months in between. Does
anyone have an interest in helping me to maintain the shrubs and weed control?
For any and all members, please help keep our grounds tidy by picking up
any branches that fall from our many trees and throwing them in the woods.
Thanks. Contact Maggie Massey if you would like to help out at 678-546-5661 or
email Maggie.massey@charter.net . Faith-Sharing Workshop Mark your calendar. Rev.
Candy Wynn would like to take a group of people to a Faith-Sharing Workshop at
Norcross UMC on Sat. Nov 5. from 9 - 4.
Watch for more details to come as the time grows near. Suwanee Men A reminder that this year’s Annual Men’s Spiritual Retreat at Rock Eagle will be especially rewarding, since it is the 50th retreat and features Dr. Timothy Tennent, President of Asbury Theological Seminary as the guest speaker at four different worship services over the weekend. The event is scheduled for the last weekend in September. The cost is $165, which includes lodging and 5 meals, Friday evening through Sunday morning. The North Georgia Conference UMM has a limited number of scholarships for this event which have been donated by different men throughout the Conference who know the impact a Rock Eagle weekend can have on a man’ life. For more information, see Bud Sears, or email him at bud.sears@ewca.com. PS. Ladies: There is no better gift for your husband, brother, or son than to send him to Rock Eagle. You’ll forever be glad you did. Join the Greeter Team
One of the most important aspects of becoming a part of a church is how
you feel your first time. To help
continue the welcoming spirit of hospitality that is present at Suwanee, we want
to form a team of people to greet at the door and a team to help greet and
direct in the parking lot. Children’s Ministry Need You
Jesus made children a clear and vital part of His ministry. We at Suwanee want to make sure our children’s ministry
continues to serve the needs of our kids. Since
our children now have their own time of worship, we invite you to be a part of
this great ministry. We NEED
teachers to help them learn about God’s love and plan for their lives.
We have a pre-made curriculum that is teacher-friendly and
kid-appreciated. If you are
interested in helping out, please email Rebekah Walters at rebekah_walters@bellsouth.net. What is it like to be in a small group? Why would
anyone want to join one? Why do
churches have small groups anyway? Think “change” when you think about a small
group…life change. Small groups
are a place where truth and life come together.
They are not just about learning but about living. Truths from the Bible
are discussed and applied in a real and relevant manner.
Life’s toughest questions are addressed. Friendships are forged, and hearts are strengthened.
Small groups are becoming essential parts of churches
everywhere. They are the place
where sustained life change most effectively takes place. They are a place to grow in your relationship with God, and
in your relationship with others. They are the environments with the greatest
potential to help people be everything that God wants them to be. If you are not currently in a small group (and yes, Sunday
School classes do count as a small group), consider getting into one.
If you are already, consider allowing the group to continue after the
current Lenten study is completed. Take
the risk of getting connected and see what God can do in your life!
The Buford
Community Thrift Shop Needs your Help! New Sewing Mission Room The Buford Community Thrift Shop
is starting a new ministry and we need Volunteers! We are starting a sewing
ministry on Fridays from 11am-4 at the Thrift Store. We will be making quilts, hats and
other items at the store to help the store and people in the community. We are
asking for volunteers to come and help cut material, sew items, etc. Volunteers
can come and stay all day or for an hour. All help will be greatly appreciated.
We also need donations of fabric, yarn, thread, needle and other sewing
materials. If you are able to help please
contact Gayle Gerrity 479-422-6484 or Connie Dunn –770-945-3074
Subscribe today to the North Georgia
Advocate! The Advocate, a twice-monthly newspaper produced by the North Georgia Conference Communications Office, is a wonderful resource. In it you'll find local church stories of faith and discipleship, practical ideas for ministry, glimpses into lives of people who inspire our clergy and laity, news relevant to our conference, details on upcoming events, Sunday school lessons, and more. Plus, you'll receive the national United Methodist Reporter with every issue. What are you waiting for? Look for flyers in the church narthex or Fellowship Hall.
Emails, Addresses, Cell Phones If you have an email address, please send your address to the
church at sumc@bellsouth.net
so we may have it on file. Often we
need to send out information on short notice and this will allow us to get it to
you promptly. If you have had a
change of address or phone, send us your updated information.
Also, if you would like for us to have your cell phone number on file in
case we need to contact you, please send your number to the church office. Finance
News Consider setting up an automatic payment to Suwanee First UMC through your bank. This is very convenient for you. Call the church office if you have any questions. The church has an account set up to receive
stocks and bonds as part of our banking. We
are also able to receive your gift of tithes and offerings thru automatic bill
pay. Stock transfer forms are
available in the church office. To
make a contribution, please make checks payable to Suwanee UMC. Then, mail to: Suwanee
UM Church P.O.
Box 88 Suwanee,
GA 30024 All
contributions are tax deductible, and you will receive a statement of
contributions received. Financial Note:
Consider setting up an automatic payment through your bank to SFUMC for your
giving.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29: 11
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