Church Office: 770.943.3008 Fax: 770.943.9664 Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM and Friday, 8:30 AM until 12:00 PM Email: [email protected]Website: www.mceachernumc.org Lead Staff and Extension Numbers: Rev. Dave Hinson, Senior Pastor…………………………...X-5000 Rev. Cindy Blocksidge, Senior Associate Pastor…….…...X-5012 Rev. Dorcas Rodriguez, Associate Pastor…………………X-5001 Tanya Ghoreishi, Music & Worship Minister…………….…X-5005 Kathy Strawn, Adult Education & Connections Director….X-6008 Carlos Fernandez, Youth Director…………………………..X-5016 Devin & Anne Gordon, Children’s Directors………………..X-6039 Susan Koopman, Nursery Director………………………….X-5006 Shaun Nguyen, Recreation Director………………………..X-5014 Carolyn Black, Financial Director…………………………...X-5003 John Spain, Facilities Director………………………………X-6038 Denise Register, Weekday Preschool Director…....770.439.7110 Note: Articles for The Vine are subject to approval by the appropriate ministry’s staff leader. Please send requests directly to the staff leader for approval before the 10th of the month prior to desired edition. 8 For more detailed information, please visit our website or contact the church office to speak with a member of our staff. CONTACT US 4075 Macland Road Powder Springs, Georgia 30127 McEachern’s Monthly News Update “I am The Vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 Come Worship, Grow and Serve With Us! June 2017 Let us help you get connected and stay connected to THE Vine through The Vine ! Hey, Folks! On Sunday, May 7, I preached on several different ways that we can share our faith in Jesus Christ. I mentioned that it's good to have at least a few Bible verses committed to memory since the Word is "living and active" and often really helps in getting a person's attention. Here's a quick list of seven "classic" verses that point people toward the necessity of faith in Christ: * John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." * John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." * John 3:17 - "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." * John 11:25 - "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies." * Romans 6:23 - "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." * Romans 10:9 - "That if you confess with your mouth, ' Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. " * Romans 8:1 - "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Try learning one of these each week, while continuing to go over the ones you already know so that you don't forget them. Once you've got the verses firmly in your mind, great! But the MAIN THING is to USE 'EM as you love people enough to let them know the TRUTH about Jesus Christ! Let's all win some souls for the Lord! Blessings, Pastor Dave "IN GOD WE TRUST"
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Church Office: 770.943.3008 Fax: 770.943.9664
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM
Note: Articles for The Vine are subject to approval by the appropriate ministry’s staff leader. Please send requests directly to the staff leader for approval before the 10th of the month prior to desired edition.
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For more detailed information, please visit our website or contact the church office to speak with a member of our staff.
CONTACT US
4075 Macland Road Powder Springs, Georgia 30127
McEachern’s Monthly News Update “I am The Vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in
you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
John 15:5
Come Worship, Grow and Serve With Us! June 2017
Let us help you get connected and stay connected to
THE Vine through The Vine !
Hey, Folks!
On Sunday, May 7, I preached on several different ways that we can share
our faith in Jesus Christ. I mentioned that it's good to have at least a few Bible
verses committed to memory since the Word is "living and active" and often
really helps in getting a person's attention. Here's a quick list of seven "classic"
verses that point people toward the necessity of faith in Christ:
* John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the
Father except through me."
* John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,
that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
* John 3:17 - "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the
world, but to save the world through him."
* John 11:25 - "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will
live, even though he dies."
* Romans 6:23 - "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal
life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
* Romans 10:9 - "That if you confess with your mouth, ' Jesus is Lord,' and
believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
* Romans 8:1 - "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in
Christ Jesus."
Try learning one of these each week, while continuing to go over the ones
you already know so that you don't forget them. Once you've got the verses
firmly in your mind, great! But the MAIN THING is to USE 'EM as you love
people enough to let them know the TRUTH about Jesus Christ! Let's all win
some souls for the Lord!
Blessings,
Pastor Dave
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
PTA - Parents’ Time Away - Tuesdays, 9:00-1:00 PM For Children Ages 6 weeks - 5th Grade Cost: $25 - Our Nursery staff is trained in CPR/First Aid
and Safe Sanctuary to provide a safe, fun place for your
children while you enjoy your Parents’ Time Away!
Summer PTA - Mondays & Tuesdays In June, July & August Registration now open! Same cost and times as above!
Advance registration and a Medical Release Form is required for each child.
Visit our website, www.mceachernumc.org. Select “Events” to register
and pay online or register in person through the Nursery Office located on
the lower level of the Christian Life Center. Please note that we cannot
hold spots without payment! Register early to guarantee a spot for
Men’s Breakfast Sunday, June 11 at 8:00-9:00 AM All men are welcome to join us in Oaks Hall for breakfast on the second Sunday of most every month. Come enjoy rewarding fellowship, hot coffee and excellent food!
Registration For 2017-2018 Very Few Spaces Remain!
The Weekday Preschool is accepting registration for the 2017-2018 school year. For more information, please call the preschool office at 770.439.7110. Limited space available for infants through 3 year olds.
Holy Land Trip Planned For February 2018 Our church and Donna Hinson will host a tour of the Holy Land in February 2018. We will join with other churches from the North Georgia Conference. The tour company is Educational Opportunities Tours. For more information, contact Donna at [email protected].
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MISSIONS MINISTRY
June Food Pantry Focus This month, please bring the following items for our Food Pantry: peanut butter, jelly, snack crackers and cookies. Drop off items by the CLC gym/great room, Lula Dobbs Hall or the church office. We also welcome other nonperishable food items with acceptable expiration dates.
Coming Soon! Community Events Opportunities In June, we will offer many opportunities to show Christ’s love and support for our community through our neighborhood schools. In July, we will have Prayer Walks, School Work Days to help the teachers get ready for the 2017-18 school year, and we will greet the students as they come back to school on the First Day
of School, July 31st. These are easy ways to let the community know that we are here and that we care. Most events require a minimal time commitment. For information, email [email protected].
School Supplies Drive Assistant Opportunities Anyone interested in helping to coordinate the school supply drive, we have opportunities for a couple of people to help organize the supplies and arrange for delivery of the supplies to the schools, please contact Renee Abernathy, [email protected].
Discover The Joys And Blessings Of Mentoring
For the coming 2017-2018 school year, we will again offer many volunteer opportunities for mentors both at Compton Elementary through the Kids Hope program and at Tapp Middle School trough the Teach One to Lead One program. Both programs greatly impact not only the youth in our community but also the mentors. Anyone interested in becoming a mentor or who would like to learn more about these programs, please contact Martha Joyce at [email protected].
On Friday, June 16th, a group will go to 7 Bridges to pack lunches. On Saturday, June 24th, a group will deliver lunches to the homeless in Atlanta. Those interested in participating in either of these community service opportunities, please contact Laurie Hairston at [email protected].
Prayers Requested For Our Summer Mission Trips
Please be in prayer for our summer mission trips. Our youth will go to Haiti and Tennessee. Two groups will go to the Czech Republic. Also, a group will go to Kenya and another will go to Nigeria. Please pray for safe travels and for our people to reach those in need.
Monday Morning Ministers - Meets Mondays from 10:30 AM-Noon in B108 to pray and sign cards with messages of comfort and encouragement to those who are ill, grieving, discouraged or celebrating a new birth.
Prayer Shawl Ministry - Meets Thursdays from 9:30-Noon in F321, and also 7:00-9:00 PM in F322. (However, on the 2nd Thursday of each month, the evening group meets at the Car Care Barn.) Participants knit prayer shawls to give to those in hospitals, nursing homes and the homebound.
Health & Wellness Ministry - Meets at 6:30 PM the first Wednesday of each month, G-103 in the Care Center to plan and implement blood drives, the annual West Cobb Health Fair, health & wellness seminars etc.
McEachern Friends - Visit and pray with a friend who is homebound, in a nursing home or assisted living facility (usually once a month).
Stephen Ministers - Volunteers trained in distinctively Christian care-giving.
Bereavement Committee - Provides a meal for the family before or after a funeral service.
Celebrate Recovery Luncheon Fundraiser! Sunday, June 11, 12:30 in Oaks Hall - Cost: Your Donation Join us for lunch! Come learn about this life changing ministry and support the ministry with your donation. Menu: ziti, garlic bread, salad and dessert!
SENIOR ADULT & CARE MINISTRY
Yesteryear Christmas At Biltmore Estates & Grove Park Inn J.O.Y. Trip - Monday & Tuesday, December 4 – 5, 2017 (2 days/1 night)
Tour Price per Person: Double $380, Triple $360, Single $450 Nonrefundable $100 Deposit Due: July 1 Final Amount Due: October 15
For more information or to register for this great trip, contact Nancy Folds at 770.943.3008 x5002 or [email protected].
Vacation Bible School 2017 - June 4-8 Calling all Super Heroes! The Children's Ministry will kick off our action-packed summer with VBS this year! Mark your calendars now for an EPIC summer of fun. Invite friends, family and neighbors! Register online today!
VBS Volunteer Opportunities It takes all members of the Super Hero Squadron to host more than 300 children for this exciting summer experience! Please sign up online or contact Devin and Anne (above) for more information.
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Children’s Ministry Directors: Devin & Anne Gordon
Children's Ministry Renovations Have Resumed! Thank You, To All Who Have Contributed! Thanks to the faithful prayers and generosity of our great congregation, we are excited to announce that renovations have resumed for the installation of sound and audio visual equipment.
The final phase of construction will entail the installation of flooring in the Children's and Nursery areas. For those who wish to invest in the future of our children, please consider designating a financial contribution toward the completion of these welcoming additions to our beautiful new Children's space. Thank you!
Registration Now Open For Summer Camps! Summer camp registration is now open online! We have seven exciting weeks of camp planned, so reserve a spot before they are full. Whether you want art, science, cooking, dance or sports, there is something for everyone!
Two New Exciting Summer Camp Experiences McEachern is partnering with churches in our area to offer two awesome Summer Camp experiences: Winshape Camp at McEachern High School and GROW Camp sponsored by the North Georgia Conference and Camp Glisson. Both Camps promise to offer great ways for your kids to grow spiritually during a fun-filled week! For camp information and to register, visit www.mceachernumc.org.
Superhero Sundays In June & July Superhero Sundays will pack a punch! Every Sunday in June and July, the Children's Ministry will study "How to Be a Super Hero". Join the fun each week as we connect well-known Bible Stories with famous super hero stories!
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No Sunday Night or Wednesday Night Meetings in June Our summer activities will not follow the same schedule as during the school year. Regular programming begins again on August 6 for both Elevation PM on Sunday nights and Mid-week activities on Wednesday nights.
New Creation Choir & Bell Band Outreach Mission Tour Homecoming Concert - June 11- 5:30 PM - CLC Great Room The students will share through song and testimony about their service in Savannah. We will also invite you to participate in our annual Food Pantry Offering by bringing with you non perishable food items. Nursery provided.
Prayer Requested For Our 2017 Youth Mission Trips
High School Mission Trip to Haiti - June 14-21 Please pray diligently for our High School Team as we serve in Haiti!
Middle School Mission Trip - Youthworks, Chattanooga, TN - June 25-30 Please pray diligently for our Middle School Team as we serve in Tennessee!
Rebekah Monthly Women’s Group Meets Monday, June 26 - 7:00 PM - Christian Life Center F147 (Usually meets monthly on 4
th Mondays) - This Group meets monthly for a
snack supper, fellowship and light Bible studies. Our current study is The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands by Lysa Terkeurst. Contact: Toni Brewton at [email protected].
Women’s Ministry Monthly Book Club - Summer Schedule No Meetings June & July - Next Meeting August 10 in CLC, Room F147 Book: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah. Facilitated by Mala Karr. For more information, contact Mala at [email protected].
Besse McElreath Monthly Women’s Group Meets Monday, June 19 - 10:00 AM - Christian Life Center F147 (Usually meets monthly on 3
rd Mondays) - We are women who love the Lord
and strive to serve Him by helping to meet the needs of women and children in our community. Contact: Shelby Freise at [email protected].
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Macland Seniors Luncheons Meets Monthly Pot Luck - 1st Fridays Except Holidays - 11:30 AM In Lula Dobbs Hall
June 2 - Gordon Family Revue - A musical treat!
July 1 - Mayes Ward Dobbins Funeral Home Gary Teate will present important information on pre-need and after care.
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY
June J. O. Y. Trip - St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Tour Of This Beautiful Church Includes Organ Concert & Tea Date: Tuesday, June 20 Depart: 9:00 AM from ball field parking lot Cost: None - $2.00 for gas Return: Approximately 3:30 PM Lunch: On your own at a selected restaurant
ADULT MINISTRY CONTINUED
Moms In Prayer, MOPS & Moms Next - No Summer Meetings Find the 2017-18 meeting schedules in the August issue of The Vine.
Summer 2017 Adult Bible Studies All classes meet in the Christian Life Center
Through the Bible on Sundays, 5:30-7:00 PM, begins 6/25/17 in F316 (open to men and women) This ongoing study by Dr. Alan Stringfellow presents a book by book study of the Bible, beginning with 1 Samuel. By embracing the Bible’s themes and truths, you’ll be better prepared to meet life’s daily challenges. Facilitators: Don and Gail Hendershot
When God’s Spirit Moves on Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 AM, begins 6/7/17 in F319 (women’s group) This six week DVD study by Jim Cymbala focuses on the life changing power of the Holy Spirit. The video-teaching segment is followed by group discussion, Bible study questions and prayer. Between sessions you may choose to go deeper with light Bible study lessons. Register by June 1 to receive a book. Facilitator: Teresa McDaniel
Breathe: Making Room for Sabbath on Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 PM, begins 6/1/17 in F321 (women’s group) This 5 week DVD study by Priscilla Shirer recognizes that with a jam-packed life, it is easy to neglect time for tranquility, serenity, and repose. It is time to breathe and build margin into our lives for God. Hosted by Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS).
Nursery is available for all classes by reservation only! Simply send an email to [email protected] include the class day and time and names and birthdates of children.
