MISSION MINISTRY

Let’s Get Ready for the Summer Lunch Program
Once again AUMC will be a host site for the MUST Ministry Summer Lunch Program. As a host, other churches and community partners with MUST Ministries will drop off sack lunches here at AUMC. Drivers will then pick up these sack lunches and deliver them to children in our area who might not otherwise have a lunch during the summer. This ministry will run weekdays from May 28 until school begins in August (except for July 4). There are many ways you (or a group you are in) can assist. People can sign up to make sandwiches, assemble the sack lunches, decorate the sacks, purchase supplies, or deliver the lunches. We will begin collecting the items needed this month. Currently, we are collecting children’s books which will be given away on Fridays. Watch for more info. To know more contact Susan Croft 404-375-2863 or Ben Green 404-775-2007.

CHILDREN'S & FAMILY MINISTRY ACTIVITIES

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AUMC PRESCHOOL...AGAIN!
Acworth United Methodist Church Pre-school was voted "Best Preschool in Acworth" for 2012 by the Around Town Magazine for the fifth consecutive year! Congratulations to the staff and families we serve! We are currently registering students for the 2013-2014 school year. Classes are offered for children ages 18 months to 5 years of age by Sept. 1. Registration forms can found on the our website. Please call the preschool office at 770-975-8754 to schedule a tour.

KINGDOM ROCK Vacation Bible School
“Where kids stand strong for God!”
June 17-21 from 9am-12noon - for ages 3 through finished 5th grade $15 each/$45 immediate family max. Includes one Kingdom Rock music CD for each family! Kingdom Rock t-shirts for kids and volunteers available for additional cost. Limited supply available so order and pay early! Participants and volunteers register online (preferred),
in the Hall of Memories or weekdays in the church office. Nursery provided for young children of VBS volunteers.

Summer Camp Flyers and Camp Registration cards are available in the Hall of Memories and in the church office during the week or register online!
Cost: $ 70 + $5 registration for 1 camp $130 + $5 registration for both camps Space is limited to 12 openings per class. Child is registered when full payment received.

G3 - Growing God’s Girls - for 4th & 5th grade girls - meets May 5 from 12-2:15pm for lunch and a special craft activity! Cost is $5. Contact Kris Shock or Darlene for more info. Friends and big sisters are welcome!

IBM- In-Between Ministry for 3rd-5th Graders - There will be no regular IBM meetings in May.. But watch your emails for information about the end-of-school swim party at the end of the month!

WE NEED YOU !
Summer’s coming!
Can you give a Sunday School or Junior Church volunteer a much needed break and shepherd a group of children during June and July? You’ll be blessed more than you can imagine! Email Darlene for more information.

Children’s & Family Ministry Team will meet Wednesday, May 15, 6-7:30 pm in E106. Childcare provided by reservation. Youth through seniors are welcome!

ADULT EDUCATION ACTIVITIES

Men's Breakfast
Sunday, May 5
7AM in the FLC
All AUMC Men are Invited!

UPCOMING SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES

OWLS COVERED DISH LUNCH
Monday, May 20
12 noon in the FLC
Join us for lunch and a guest speaker
Everyone welcome!

TRIP TO ROME TO SEE THE ROME BRAVES
Thursday, May 16
We’ll leave AUMC at 4:30, travel to Rome, and enjoy a dutch treat supper at the
THREE RIVERS CLUB
Followed by the
ROME BRAVES
-vs-
ASHEVILLE TOURISTS
COST: $11

Women’s Summer Bible Study
June 4-July 16
10-11:30am
Family Life Center
We will discuss:
“Fear, Faith & a Fistful of Chocolate”
by Debora M. Coty
Childcare by Reservation Only
Contact Julie Still

Glisson Summer Camp Registration Underway
Since 1925, the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church has invited children and youth to experience summer camp at Glisson Camp & Retreat Center. While Glisson's 367 acres surrounding Cane Creek Falls are a natural haven of creation, it's not our waterfall, pool, or high ropes course that cause families to send 2,500+ campers to Glisson each summer. The reason we hear time and time again? The Christian community experienced at camp. Small group Christian camping contributes uniquely to the development of the whole child: helping campers grow spiritually, experience daily physical activity, develop social skills, increase self-confidence, and develop leadership all within a supportive group of peers and counselors. Make sure the children and youth in your life know about this powerful opportunity for growth this summer. Learn more and register today at glisson.org.

AUMC ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP
Everyone is invited to a special meeting of the AUMC Alzheimer’s Support Group on Thursday, May 19 at 7:00 PM in McClure Chapel. The guest speaker will be Miles Hurley from the Hurley Elder Care Law Center. He will lead a seminar on “How to Prepare for Issues in Aging. There is no cost to attend. We have hosted Mr. Hurley before and he shares a very informative presentation with important, useful information. Plan to join us!

Lit ’n Latte Group
Meets on Thursday, May 30 at 7PM in Room S108

YOUTH MINISTRY ACTIVITIES

May 4
Braves Game
May 5
Youth Sunday
May 8
Last Recharge
June 5-9
Summer Missions Camp

Find details of events and more info about the Youth on our website: acworthumcyouth.wordpress.com

MUSIC MINISTRY

Coming August 25, 2013
The African Children’s Choir will be singing and worshiping with us during the 11:00 service. Dan Martin is looking for families to host the children and chaperones on August 24. Each host family is asked to keep 2 children and a chaperone, If you are willing to host a group please contact Dan.
Mark your calendars and invite all of your friends and family. You will be blessed by this group!

Land of the Lost and Found
The kids will be presenting their Spring Musical on Sunday May 19 at 9:30, 11:00 and 5:00. The musical brings to life the parables in Luke 15 about the lost sheep, the lost coin and the prodigal son. This
musical is about how God loves and treasures each of us and that we are each special in Gods eyes. Each worship service will be special as different cast bring their unique style to each service. We hope you'll come to one or more of the services and hear the message the kids want to share with you. After the 5:00 performance, there will be a fun time of fellowship. The kids invite each of you to share a meal with them. There will be a cook out with hamburgers, hotdogs and all the fixins’. There is no charge for the meal so come and invite all your family and friends to join you .