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"Just Walk Across the Room"
Stuart will be starting a new series on October 3rd called "Just Walk Across the Room". This will be a dynamic look at how we can share our faith. Here is some information about the study:
What if you knew that by simply crossing the room and saying hello to someone, you could change that person's life forever? Just a few steps to man an eternal difference. It has nothing to do with methods and everything to do with taking a genuine interest in another human being. All you need is a heart that's in tune with the Holy Spirit and a willingness to venture out of your 'Circle of Comfort' and into another person's life.
We will have copies of the book for you to pick up ($11/each donation) starting this Sunday. This is the sermon series that the new GROW GROUPS will start with in October. Don't miss it!
Adult Education Information:
Sugarloaf Men's Ministry is selling BBQ at the Amigo's for Christ Festival. Volunteers are needed to help prepare, cook and serve on Sept. 30, Oct. 1 & 2.
Please Contact John Lane at 404-310-6623 or 10achombo@charter.net if you can help with any of these dates.
Join Sugarloaf UMC at the Amigo's for Christ Celebrate Service, Free Music Festival
October 2, 2010 from 10am to 9:30pm. at Suwanee Town Center.
Did you know? Sugarloaf UMC serves as a support church to Family Promise, an organization that brings shelter, meals and supoort services to families without homes.
During the week of October 4-10, families are staying at John Wesley UMC in Norcross.
SUMC nees volunteers during the week to prepare and serve a dinner, play with the children, or serve as an overnight host. Contact Pat Pino (pino.pat@gmail.com) or Terri Schraudenbach (schraudmom@aol.com) if you or your family would like to serve in this ministry.
"Just Walk Across the Room"
What if you knew you were directly responsible for changing someone’s life for eternity? What if someone had their life literally transformed by Jesus Christ because you were the one that led them to faith? That is precisely the opportunity I would like to offer you in our next series called “Just Walk Across the Room.” Simply by taking the initiative to walk over and engage someone in conversation, you can launch a relationship that can be life changing! There is no greater thrill or honor than knowing God used YOU to bring someone to faith in Christ. Most of us, though, doubt we could have such an experience. Over the next few weeks, I want to share with you how God can use you and your story to bring about such a miracle in someone’s life. You may want to pick up a copy of “Just Walk Across the Room” by Bill Hybels. My messages will reflect some of the material from the book. Copies are available in the Connections Bookstore. Our Grow Groups will be studying the material in their weekly sessions. Our “Second Sermon” Sunday School Class will also be having follow-up discussions each Sunday morning at 11:00. I hope you will take advantage of these opportunities to learn more about sharing our faith with others. Sincerely,
Stuart Greene, Senior Pastor
Stuart Greene, Senior Pastor
Stuart's "Just Checking In"
In an effort to communicate to the congreagation, Stuart writes a weekly "Just Checking In" letter that will be posted here and on the front page of our website.
Click here for this weeks installment.
In an effort to communicate to the congreagation, Stuart writes a weekly "Just Checking In" letter that will be posted here and on the front page of our website.
Click here for this weeks installment.
Want to know what is going on at SUMC this week?
Click here to download this weeks Sunday Newsletter.
Click here to download this weeks Sunday Newsletter.
Stuart will be starting a new series on October 3rd called "Just Walk Across the Room". This will be a dynamic look at how we can share our faith. Here is some information about the study:
What if you knew that by simply crossing the room and saying hello to someone, you could change that person's life forever? Just a few steps to man an eternal difference. It has nothing to do with methods and everything to do with taking a genuine interest in another human being. All you need is a heart that's in tune with the Holy Spirit and a willingness to venture out of your 'Circle of Comfort' and into another person's life.
We will have copies of the book for you to pick up ($11/each donation) starting this Sunday. This is the sermon series that the new GROW GROUPS will start with in October. Don't miss it!
Adult Education Information:
SUMC Grow Groups registrations are now closed. Check back in January for our next registration.
STARTING POINT:
Back by popular demand! An awesome informational class NOT JUST FOR NEWCOMERS is finally back! (This Starting Point class strongly encouraged before membership to the church) meets for 4 weeks (October 3, 10, 17 and 24th) at 9:30 am in the downstairs classroom called “Town Hall”. During those four weeks you will have an opportunity to meet each of the SUMC Pastors and church leaders and staff. You will hear about multiple areas to Grow (classes and studies) and Serve (both within the church and Beyond the Walls). You will hear about the vision and purpose of SUMC and meet new families along the way. This class is only offered four times a year, and this is the last class for 2010. Please come join us.Click here to register.
Want to know about other classes being offered at SUMC? CLICK HERE
Beyond the Walls Ministry Information:
Sugarloaf Men's Ministry is selling BBQ at the Amigo's for Christ Festival. Volunteers are needed to help prepare, cook and serve on Sept. 30, Oct. 1 & 2.
Please Contact John Lane at 404-310-6623 or 10achombo@charter.net if you can help with any of these dates.
Join Sugarloaf UMC at the Amigo's for Christ Celebrate Service, Free Music Festival
October 2, 2010 from 10am to 9:30pm. at Suwanee Town Center.
- Food by our Men's Ministry BBQ
- For the kids - Inflatable Paraidse
- 6 fun events to support your favorite organization, non-profit. Don't forget about our own Marcia Essen and her Walking Forward Educational Ministry. To register go to www.amigosforchrist.org.
Did you know? Sugarloaf UMC serves as a support church to Family Promise, an organization that brings shelter, meals and supoort services to families without homes.
During the week of October 4-10, families are staying at John Wesley UMC in Norcross.
SUMC nees volunteers during the week to prepare and serve a dinner, play with the children, or serve as an overnight host. Contact Pat Pino (pino.pat@gmail.com) or Terri Schraudenbach (schraudmom@aol.com) if you or your family would like to serve in this ministry.
The ASP Mission Team is sponsoring new and gently used "Coat and Blanket" drive for the people of Appalachia. Their goal is "Warmer, Safer, Drier". Drop off your donations in the bin located just outside the Missions resource room upstairs.
Join Sugarloaf and "Harvest of Hope" from October 15-17, 2010 as we go GLEANING the apple orchards in Dahlonega, GA. The cost is $75. If you are interested, contact Jim Norton at nortonje0316@gmail.com. Families welcome! You can review the Society of St. Andrew and the Harvest of Hope Ministry at www.endhunger.org.
Rainbow Village is hosting
"A Season of Change Gala" Fundraising Event
on Saturday, October 9th from 7pm - midnight at the Atlanta Athletic Club.
Please contact Julie Terrell at 404-862-4749 or sugarbear2152@yahoo.com
if you would like to join other Sugarloaf members in supporting Rainbow Village.
(a Duluth transitional housing program that promotes self-sufficiency)
"A Season of Change Gala" Fundraising Event
on Saturday, October 9th from 7pm - midnight at the Atlanta Athletic Club.
Please contact Julie Terrell at 404-862-4749 or sugarbear2152@yahoo.com
if you would like to join other Sugarloaf members in supporting Rainbow Village.
(a Duluth transitional housing program that promotes self-sufficiency)
Community Life Information:
Ladies...Mark your calendars for these awesome events:
October 12th - Women's Minstry Planning Meeting
November 2nd - Coffee Night with the "Girls"
December 7th - Christmas Cookie/Ornament Exchange
The SUMC Men's Ministry enjoys a time of fellowship, food & a guest speaker at the Montly Men's Breakfast on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Our next breakfast will be held Saturday, October 11th from 8am-9:30am in the Rec Center.
Please register here so that we can make sure that we have enough food for you. This is a free event however donations are gladly accepted to help cover the cost of the food.
We have 3 very special guest speakers for our next Breakfast....
So you think football players are tough because of all the jolts, hits, knocks, and pounding they take? What about those guys with missing teeth that skate on a ¼ inch steel blade and shoot a 3-inch solid rubber disc at you at over 70 mph? And a guy to get on an 800 pound bucking bull named “Scene of the Crash” (a real name) must be incredibly fearless? Well you are absolutely wrong (well maybe not 100%). But what about a guy who picks up the phone to meet with a Christian brother who lost his child or has a seriously ill child? What about the guy who has been meeting with another brother in Christ for six months as he goes through a divorce? A job loss, financial stresses and so on. These ARE tough guys.
We don’t think of guys as being caring nor especially good listeners. Yet these guys week in and out do something that most guys fear doing –being compassionate and showing concern. Meet a Sugarloaf Stephen Minister!
This month’s speakers are three Stephen Ministers that have been there themselves as well as with other Christian brothers during some of their darkest days. They will tell their story why they became a Stephen Minister and how they were turned the corner and started to live again. They will share why they felt they needed to give back and also a little about why sometimes it is so hard for us men to be open. Please note that this is NOT a recruitment presentation for Stephen Ministers or Care Receivers. It is a time to share.
"Sugarloafers"
Are you 50 or over and looking for a monthly outing, trips and fellowship?
Do we have a group for YOU!
The Sugarloafers are fun, full of energy and alwys looking to make new friends.
For more information about upcoming Sugarloafer events,
contact Penny Griffin at hpytravlr@juno.com
or Karen Wargo at 770-495-9839.
Click here to see upcoming Sugarloafer events.
Student Life Information:
From Aaron Young, Director of Student Life Ministry
Click here of our new blog page
Sugarloaf Kids Information:
From Lori Cotter, Director of Sugarloaf Kids Ministry
Bible Palooza is designed to teach them the importance of the Bible and the role it can play in their lives. If your child has already attended Bible Palooza or if they will down the road I hope you will take advantage of this time that we are talking with the elementary children about Bible Palooza to reinforce with them how important the Bible is!
Our children’s staff is very proud of this program and looks forward to being part of this milestone in the lives of our children. Children learn best by example. I would like to encourage you not only to read the stories in the Bible with them but to let your children witness YOU reading your Bible.
Click here for our new blog page for more information.
Worship Arts Information:
Sugarloaf Band:
Do you play an instrument proficiently?
How about lending your talents to the Sugarlaof Band?
Rehersal Schedule: Thursday 7:30 - 9:00pm and Sundays at 7:30am
Performance Times: Sundays, 9:30am & 11:00am
Contact: Kendra Marzen at kendra@sugarloaf.org
We would love to have you join our Usher Team!
Our ushers assist everyone in finding a place to sit, hand out Sunday Newsletters and help the team by collecting the offering on Sunday mornings.
The Ushers serve once a month either the 9:30am or 11:00am Service.
If you are interested in serving contact Kendra Marzen at kendra@sugarlaof.org
Volunteer Opportunities:
Help Needed! Looking for one person who can pick up Coffee pots from the adult classes each Sunday morning between 12:00 & 12:15pm. Contact Bev Manson at bev@sugarlaof.org if you can help.
Needed: A volunteer to serve with Bev Manson each Sunday morning for about 5 minutes before the service and 5 minutes after the service turning on/off lights and computers. Please email Bev at bev@sugarloaf.org if you can serve for this short amount of time each Sunday.
October 12th - Women's Minstry Planning Meeting
November 2nd - Coffee Night with the "Girls"
December 7th - Christmas Cookie/Ornament Exchange
The Women's Ministry wants YOU!!
We want to make the Women's Ministry here at SUMC the very best it can be
and we cannot do that without each one of you wonderful ladies at Sugarloaf UMC!
Please join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month for our Monthly Planning Meeting.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 12th from 7-9pm in the Library.
If you have any questions, contact: Peggy Tarkenton at pftarkenton@bellsouth.net
or Chris Aker at chris@sugarloaf.org
We want to make the Women's Ministry here at SUMC the very best it can be
and we cannot do that without each one of you wonderful ladies at Sugarloaf UMC!
Please join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month for our Monthly Planning Meeting.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 12th from 7-9pm in the Library.
If you have any questions, contact: Peggy Tarkenton at pftarkenton@bellsouth.net
or Chris Aker at chris@sugarloaf.org
The SUMC Men's Ministry enjoys a time of fellowship, food & a guest speaker at the Montly Men's Breakfast on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Our next breakfast will be held Saturday, October 11th from 8am-9:30am in the Rec Center.
Please register here so that we can make sure that we have enough food for you. This is a free event however donations are gladly accepted to help cover the cost of the food.
We have 3 very special guest speakers for our next Breakfast....
So you think football players are tough because of all the jolts, hits, knocks, and pounding they take? What about those guys with missing teeth that skate on a ¼ inch steel blade and shoot a 3-inch solid rubber disc at you at over 70 mph? And a guy to get on an 800 pound bucking bull named “Scene of the Crash” (a real name) must be incredibly fearless? Well you are absolutely wrong (well maybe not 100%). But what about a guy who picks up the phone to meet with a Christian brother who lost his child or has a seriously ill child? What about the guy who has been meeting with another brother in Christ for six months as he goes through a divorce? A job loss, financial stresses and so on. These ARE tough guys.
We don’t think of guys as being caring nor especially good listeners. Yet these guys week in and out do something that most guys fear doing –being compassionate and showing concern. Meet a Sugarloaf Stephen Minister!
This month’s speakers are three Stephen Ministers that have been there themselves as well as with other Christian brothers during some of their darkest days. They will tell their story why they became a Stephen Minister and how they were turned the corner and started to live again. They will share why they felt they needed to give back and also a little about why sometimes it is so hard for us men to be open. Please note that this is NOT a recruitment presentation for Stephen Ministers or Care Receivers. It is a time to share.
"Sugarloafers"
Are you 50 or over and looking for a monthly outing, trips and fellowship?
Do we have a group for YOU!
The Sugarloafers are fun, full of energy and alwys looking to make new friends.
For more information about upcoming Sugarloafer events,
contact Penny Griffin at hpytravlr@juno.com
or Karen Wargo at 770-495-9839.
Click here to see upcoming Sugarloafer events.
Student Life Information:
From Aaron Young, Director of Student Life Ministry
Click here of our new blog page
Sugarloaf Kids Information:
From Lori Cotter, Director of Sugarloaf Kids Ministry
This Sunday marks a milestone in the lives of our 3rd grade children. Starting this Sunday our 3rd graders will be presented a new Bible specifically chosen for them and then attend 4 additional workshops on Sunday mornings during BLASt, called Bible Palooza.
Bible Palooza is designed to teach them the importance of the Bible and the role it can play in their lives. If your child has already attended Bible Palooza or if they will down the road I hope you will take advantage of this time that we are talking with the elementary children about Bible Palooza to reinforce with them how important the Bible is!
Our children’s staff is very proud of this program and looks forward to being part of this milestone in the lives of our children. Children learn best by example. I would like to encourage you not only to read the stories in the Bible with them but to let your children witness YOU reading your Bible.
Click here for our new blog page for more information.
Worship Arts Information:
Sugarloaf Band:
Do you play an instrument proficiently?
How about lending your talents to the Sugarlaof Band?
Rehersal Schedule: Thursday 7:30 - 9:00pm and Sundays at 7:30am
Performance Times: Sundays, 9:30am & 11:00am
Contact: Kendra Marzen at kendra@sugarloaf.org
We would love to have you join our Usher Team!
Our ushers assist everyone in finding a place to sit, hand out Sunday Newsletters and help the team by collecting the offering on Sunday mornings.
The Ushers serve once a month either the 9:30am or 11:00am Service.
If you are interested in serving contact Kendra Marzen at kendra@sugarlaof.org
Volunteer Opportunities:
Help Needed! Looking for one person who can pick up Coffee pots from the adult classes each Sunday morning between 12:00 & 12:15pm. Contact Bev Manson at bev@sugarlaof.org if you can help.
Needed: A volunteer to serve with Bev Manson each Sunday morning for about 5 minutes before the service and 5 minutes after the service turning on/off lights and computers. Please email Bev at bev@sugarloaf.org if you can serve for this short amount of time each Sunday.
