CHILDREN'S & FAMILY MINISTRY ACTIVITIES

AUMC Consignment Sale March 2 and 3, 2012
It’s time to consign last year’s wardrobe and get ready for a new spring and summer wardrobe! And it’s as easy as 1-2-3 with PassItOn March 2-3. Go to www.acworthumc.org/passiton and register to sell. Next, enter your inventory of quality clothing, toys, kids sports equipment, bikes, furniture, books, games and DVD, etc. Then sit back while you earn 70% of your sales proceeds! The remaining 30% is a taxable donation divided between our Children’s & Family Ministry, Chancel Choir and AUMC Missions.
Sellers shop early at our preview sale and also shop at Dollar Dash! Workers shop first at Preview Sale and Dollar Dash! Register to today to consign and/or work a shift. We have shifts for everyone’s schedule!
Workers are always needed. Sign up HERE

IBM - Putting feet to our faith! What a great time we had last month during our visit to Heritage at Brookstone! Many new friends were made as we spent an hour playing games with the residents. Another visit will be scheduled very soon!

Regular IBM meetings this month are on February 12 and 26. Our mission this month is Teddy Bears for Kids! We’re collecting new teddy bears of all sizes to donate to the children in the cancer wing at Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital. Donations can be placed in designated boxes in the Hall of Memories. We will have Teddy Bear Dedication on Sunday, February 26, then deliver the bears the following week.

Only a few spots remain for the SCREAM Retreat to Sharp Top Cove on March 16-18! Total cost is $165. Payment schedule is $50 at registration, $50 on January 29 and final balance due on February 26. Registration forms available at Darlene’s office or in the Hall of Memories.

B3 - Building Brave Boys - had a great time at Guy’s Night Out last month making pizzas and playing games! We are going to Sparkles for our next night out so watch for more information in the bulletin and in email. This group is for 4th & 5th grade boys. Dads, big brothers and other male mentors are welcome! See Chris Derrick, Ed Lynch or Darlene for more info.

G3- Growing God’s Girls - It’s Tea Time! All 4th & 5th grade girls are invited to join us for the annual G3 Tea Party on Sunday, February 5 from12-2pm in the FLC! Cost is $5. Hats and gloves are optional! For more details about G3, contact Kris Shock or Darlene. Friends and big sisters are always welcome!

CREATED BY GOD
February 17-19 for 5th-7th graders
This a comprehensive, faith-based study of human sexuality in a comfortable setting for this age group and their parents or guardians. A parent must attend the parent sessions and students must attend all student sessions. Cost is $50 and covers book, supplies, lunch on Saturday and snacks. Registration forms and information are located outside Darlene’s office or available from FUSION leaders.
Registration deadline is February 5.

Children’s & Family Ministry
Committee will meet Tuesday, February 21 at 6:30pm in E106. Be a part of this ministry as we finalize Palm-a-Palooza plans and take a peek at VBS! Other events coming soon include City of Acworth Flashlight Egg Hunt on Friday, March 30, Teacher Appreciation Buckets for first week in May and End-of-School Blast-Off. Everyone is welcome on this committee - youth through senior adults!

Tap/Ballet for preschool girls has openings! Classes are held on Wednesday’s from 1:15-2pm in the Gathering Area. See Darlene for details.

YOUTH MINISTRY ACTIVITIES

Starbucks Tuesdays – 3:30-5, stop by the Starbucks on 41 by Wal-Mart to hang out or get homework help (if I know how to help!)

Super Bowl Parties
February 5

The Movement High School Conference
February 24-25

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

ADULT EDUCATION ACTIVITIES

Administrative Council Meeting
Thursday, February 9, 7pm in the Chapel. All members should plan to attend.

Mission Yard Sale March 15-17, 2012
Now is the time to clean out your closets and attics. Donations may be dropped off March 8. Contact Shirley Rose at 770-974-5024 if you have any questions.

UPCOMING SR. ADULT ACTIVITIES

OWLS TO VISIT
Waffle House Museum
Followed by lunch at the Blue Willow Inn
Friday, February 17 Leave AUMC at 9:30 AM
Cost: $20
Includes everything!
Sign up on the Adult Ministries Bulletin Board on the first floor of the Education Building

OWLS COVERED DISH LUNCH
Monday, February 20
12 noon in the FLC

READY FOR BASEBALL?
Atlanta Braves Spring Training Game at Disney World
March 22- March 24
Cost: $150
For more information, or to sign up, visit the Adult Ministry Bulletin Board

GAL TIME-GOD TIME
Women's Bible Study
Tuesday mornings, 10AM
In the FLC, led by Beth Gwin

Sunday Evening Bible Study
II Corinthians
Led by Newt Hendrix
5:30-6:45 in the FLC
Everyone Welcome!!

MUSIC MINISTRY

Join Us in 20102
As I write this article, I am reflecting on the message that Pastor James gave yesterday. He talked about how important worship is in the church and secondly, how important it is for each of us to become involved in a small group.
I want to invite you to join one of our musical groups this year. Our choirs, handbell groups and praise team all offer a place where you will be loved and supported. We pray for each other and look after each other...we love another.
At AUMC we offer choirs for all ages from our very young Sweet Pea choir to our more mature Celebration Singers. Our Handbells offer groups for all ages and ability levels.
If you want information about an adult group, contact Dan Martin at dan@acworthumc.org. For information on children’s choirs, contact Diane Taylor at diane@acworthum.org. For more information about Handbells contact Vicki Frey at freyfam@bellsouth.net.
We hope you will join one of our groups as we grow together in worship, in fellowship and in love.

Kids on the Hill
The children’s choirs are back in full swing and you can hear lots of excitement, joy and beautiful voices singing on Wednesday nights . We are just beginning to work on our new Spring Musical. It is called “The Amazing Grace Race”.
It is all about how the race of life is full of mountains and valleys. It teaches how we need to walk like Jesus in our shoes. The music is fun and it is full of many interesting characters including Spud who wants to give up on the race. His friends encourage him to finish the race and they cross the finish line together.
It’s not too late to be a part of “The Amazing Grace Race”. Auditions will be held on Sunday, February 5, from 2:00-4:00pm. Sign up sheets will be outside of S108 on Wednesday nights or you can contact Diane Taylor to sign up for an audition time. We hope you’ll join us as we begin “The Amazing Grace Race”.

M&M’s Choir
This choir is made up of young people in grades 6 and up. Our goal is to take our music outside of the church and share with our community. We meet on Sunday afternoons from 4:30-5:30.
We sing a wide variety of music and we have a lot of fun. After choir is over you can go right to youth activities. bb
Come join us on Sundays and bring a friend.

Join our Sound Tech Team
Maybe singing or playing music isn’t your thing but you like to play with buttons. Well, we have the spot for you. How about joining our sound tech team ?
Oh, you’ve never done that before?....Well, don’t worry, we will train you. If you are interested in learning more about sound, contact Emily and Ken Barra at emilybarra@bellsouth.net .