THE Prospector Dahlonega United Methodist Church Feb 6 thru Feb 13, 2015 Regularly scheduled weekly events and meetings are NOT included. Special events, monthly events, monthly and quarterly meetings ARE included. SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT Feb 8 Men’s Prayer Breakfast 7:00 a.m. Boy Scout Sunday Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 12 Feb 13 Feb 14 Feb 15 Feb 16 Church Office Closed Finance Committee 1:30 p.m. Feb 22 Council of Wednesday Readers Ministries Night Dinner Group 6:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 12:15 p.m. Feb 17 Feb 18 Wednesday Night Dinner 5:45 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service 7:00p.m. Feb 19 Feb 20 Feb 21 Feb 24 Feb 25 Feb 26 Feb 27 Feb 28 Trustee Meeting 6:00 p.m. Feb 23 Annual Choir Festival Administrative Concert Board Meet3:00 p.m. ing Healing 6:30 p.m. Rooms 6:30 p.m. March 1 March 2 Valentine Banquet & Movie 6:30 p.m. Children’s Consignment Sale MMO Run/Walk March 3 March 4 March 5 March 6 March 7 First Monday UMW Café 10:00 a.m. 11-12:30 p.m. CHURCH STAFF Rev. Steve Schofield, ext. 226, Senior Pastor, [email protected] Rev. Christy Greenwald, ext. 227, Asst. Pastor, Spiritual Formation [email protected] Kerri Johnson, ext. 224, Prayer Minister, [email protected] Jay Scovill, Music/Worship Leader 5:30 Saturday Service Radford Windham, Praise Worship Leader 9:30 Sunday Service Nathan Dickens, Wesley Foundation Director, 706-867-5937, [email protected] Lynn Lathem, Choir Director, 678-617-7505, [email protected] Tee Smith, Pianist-Organist, 8:30 & 11:00 Sunday Service Chris Davis, ext. 222, Youth Dir./Recreation Dir. [email protected] Angie Mayo, MMO/Preschool Director , 706-864-8521, [email protected] [email protected] Vanessa Myers, ext. 229, Children’s Director [email protected] Betsy Eubanks, ext. 228, Business Manager [email protected] Amy Thrailkill ext. 223, Secretary [email protected] Debbie Kane, ext. 230, Secretary [email protected] Janet Eriksson, Head Intercessor, ext. 225, [email protected] Church Office M-Th: hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m.-Noon Phone 706-864-2521 Fax 706-867-6840 www.dahlonegaumc.org PO Box 455 Dahlonega, Ga. 30533 Welcome to Dahlonega United Methodist Church Our Vision and Mission Statement Our vision is for all people to be reconciled with God and to one another through Jesus Christ our Lord. We strive to be a loving, vibrant and growing congregation. We seek to strengthen our faith through the framework of our Methodist heritage. Our mission is to be a place that nurtures disciples on their spiritual journey. Coming up on the Sunday Salt and Light radio program for Sunday, February 8, 2015: “God The Creator Is Our Father” by Rev. Steve Schofield. Tune in and listen at 10:00 AM or 9:30 PM on WCDG, 88.7 FM. The flowers in the Chancel area are given in thanksgiving and loving memory of our mothers Helen Edwards and Lorraine Trice. Given by: Lorraine and Don Trice. Noon Lenten Services St Luke Catholic Church Tuesdays, February 24-March 24, 2015 Service: 12-12:30 p.m.—Lunch: 12:30-1:00 p.m. February 24 Rev. Bill Hutcheson, Dah. Baptist Church March 3 Rev. Steve Schofield, Dah. Methodist Church March 10 Father Neil Dhabliwala, St. Luke’s Catholic March 17 Rev. McKay Caston, Creekstone Church March 24 Rev. Albert Daviou, St. Elizabeth Episcopal Good Friday Service Dahlonega United Methodist Church April 3, 12:00-1:00 p.m. No Lunch Rev. Christy Greenwald, DUMC—Rev. Barry Whittemore, Retired Rev. Frank Colladay, Retired—Rev. Mike Michael, St Peter’s Lutheran Rev. Steven Horne, Pleasant Grove UMC Annual Easter Sunrise Service Sunday April 5, 2015, 7:00 a.m. Speaker: Rev. Mari Turner, Dah. Presbyterian Church Cottrell Ranch In case of rain, service will be held inside the barn. Matthew 6:9 NRSV “Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. THE Prospector Feb 6 thru Feb 13, 2015 Dahlonega United Methodist Church Adult Ministry SUNDAY ADULT GROWTH GROUPS 9:30 a.m. Primetime: Third floor, Library. Facilitators: Chris Buice, and Eddie McLeod. Topic: Acts of Worship. Breath of Spring: Third floor, Room 302. Facilitator: Jeff Davis. Topic: Acts of Worship. New Beginnings: Third floor, Room 304. Facilitators: Various members of the class. Topic: Acts of Worship. Friendship: Third floor, Room 303. Facilitator: Rev. Christy Greenwald. Topic: “Christianity, Cults, and Religions” 11:00 a.m. Bible Exploration: Third floor, Room 303. Facilitators: Various members of the class. Topic: Men of the Bible—Daniel. YOUNG FAMILIES SMALL GROUP After the 9:30 AM service, Room 304, Childcare available. CHILDREN’S MINISTRY INTERN The Children’s Ministry is hiring for an intern position. This position is paid and will run from March 1-June 30. The intern must be at least 18 years of age. The intern will assist with the following: Sunday kids programs, Family Easter Event, and VBS. The intern will work Sundays as well as one day during the week (until May when more help is needed during the week). All who are interested in applying, please contact Vanessa Myers, Children’s Director: 706-864-2521 or [email protected] SPRING 2015 YOUTH SCHEDULE February 7: Winter Jam 12 Noon-midnight February 8: Worship February 15: Something fun, no school Monday February 22: Service March 1: Worship OTHER YOUTH EVENTS Middle School Sunday School Sundays 9:30-10:30 in Wesley House (no SS first Sunday of the month) High School Dinner and Small Groups Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 DUMC Fellowship Hall KIDVENTURE KidVenture meets from 4:00-6:00 pm on Sunday nights. It’s open to all children in our church and community that are ages 3 years – 5th Grade. CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE The Bargains and Blessings Children’s Consignment Sale is set for Feb. 26-28. Seller registration is now open. Sellers receive 70% of sales and pay an $8.00 registration fee. To register as a seller, go to: www.dumcbargainsandblessings.org For more details, please contact Shana Corbin at [email protected] Administrative Ministry SERVICE PROJECTS These are wonderful opportunities to help out our community. We normally do yard work and sometimes inside cleaning. Adults please volunteer to help on these days. You will not only help DUMC Youth but also our community. If you would like to receive texts/emails please call Chris Davis, 404-693-5387. “Chasing Away Winter” 5K Run/Walk and 1 mile Fun Run Sat. Feb. 28, 2015 @ 8am $25 per person for the 5K $15 per person for the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Tot Trot Free To register http://fivestarntp.com/Chasing_Away_Winter.html or www.Active.com FINANCIAL REPORT/FEBRUARY 2, 2015 Budget for 2015 $1,113,800 Giving Goal YTD 98,850 Amount Given YTD 98,933 Giving Goal for Feb 87,000 Amount Given for Feb 26,384 Current Debt Balance Youth Ministry Children’s Ministry $2,561,602 Our Faith Community IT’S EASY TO GIVE FROM YOUR MOBILE DEVICE! ATTENDANCE JAN 31/FEB 1, 2015 Sat. 5:30–10 Sun. 8:30–76 Sun. 9:30–311 Sun. 11:00–141 Children 9:30–84 Children 11:00–17 KidVenture--58 Adult Growth Groups- 9:30/11:00–74 Healing Rooms–N/A VALENTINES BANQUET & MOVIE NIGHT February 14, 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a delicious meal of BBQ Ribs or chicken and the movie “Funny Girl” with your friends at Church. Child care provided, so you don’t even need a baby sitter. Older children will enjoy pizza and the movie “Shrek.” Adults $16.00 Child under 10 years $6.00 Babysitting provided. Takeout service starts at 5:00 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance, $10 for take out Proceeds go to Youth Mission Fund. LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES Basic Course-(Foundation course for all Lay Servant Ministries courses) Advanced Course-Leading in Prayer & Living Our United Methodist Beliefs Saturday, March 7 & 14, 2015 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Gainesville First UM Advanced Course– Spiritual Gifts Saturday, March 21 & 28, 2015 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Clarkesville UMC *Registration forms can be found on the bulletin board outside the Fellowship Hall. For more information, please contact Don Gregg, cell-706-897-6710 or home-706-379-3478. WOMEN OF FAITH PRESENTS: UNWRAP THE BIBLE Live simulcast on Feb. 20, 7:30-10:30 p.m. and Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The cost is $35.00. Come and uncover some of the most incredible treasures found in the Scriptures. In-depth Bible teaching to help apply the truth of Scriptures to your daily life. Drop your payment off at the Church Office or if you have any questions please call 706-864-2521. 2015 CONFIRMATION CLASS 2015 Confirmation will begin Sunday, February 22nd 3pm-4pm in the Library. Open to 4th graders and older. Class will be each Sunday February 22nd through March 22nd with Confirmation taking place on Palm Sunday, March 29, led by Pastor Steve. Call or email Amy Thrailkill to sign up, 706-864-2521 ext. 223, [email protected] ANNUAL CHOIR FESTIVAL CONCERT The Annual Choir Festival Concert will be held on February 22, at DUMC at 3 p.m. The Festival will feature the UNG Choruses; the DUMC Choir; and Christ the King Lutheran Choir. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the beautiful sacred music! Habakkuk 2:20 NRSV TREE OF LIFE MINISTRY Do you need tools to overcome destructive habits, unhealthy relationships, or patterns set from your childhood that are making you sick and tired? If so, Tree of Life can help. Contact Kerri Johnson at [email protected] or 706-864-2521 x 224. HELP FOR COMMUNITY HELPING PLACE FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY The NEW items for CHP are: Grits-instant or quick cook. There is a plastic tub by the Fellowship Hall marked CHP for those items. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TRAINING UMC Online Training Courses, dates are Jan 21-March 4, 2015. Registration open through Tuesday, January 20. Communicating Faith in the 21st Century Connectional Giving Moodle 100: Basic Training United Methodism 101 Welcoming Ministry 100 Start each course when it best fits your schedule and move at your own pace. Each course includes six weeks of instruction. A facilitator will respond to your work and answer questions via forums. A limited number of virtual seats are available and are first come, first serve. Seats will no longer be available after the course is full. For information, [email protected] or 615-742-5400. But the Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him! ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE FEBRUARY 18, 7:00 P.M. WAYPOINT CENTER FIREWOOD FOR SALE Firewood for sale, $125/cord. Call for details, Nathan English, 706-864-7110.
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