Upcoming Events
Dec
15
to Dec 31

Upcoming Events

August 25 - November 17: Disciple Fast Track (small group), 5-6:15PM, Haygood Living Room

October 21 December 2: Women in the Gospel of Luke (study) 7-8PM, Haygood Living Room

November 17: Chili Cook Off 12:30-1:30PM

December 1: Community Tree Lighting featuring the Georgia Boy Choir 6-7:30PM

December 8: Community Concert 6-7:30PM

December 15: Advent Drama, “A Play in the Manager” (Takes Place During Worship)

December 15 - December 16: Live Nativity

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Disciple Fast Track: Remember Who You Are
Aug
25
to Nov 17

Disciple Fast Track: Remember Who You Are

This study is a 12 week curriculum on the 13 New Testament letters traditionally attributed to Paul. Paul is continually calling hearers and readers back to their God and to a sense of who they are as a people "set apart.” The study is ideal for busy people who want to fit an in-depth Bible study into their schedule. We’ll have our first introductory session on August 25th from 5-6:15PM in The Living Room. The class is facilitated by Rev. Zant. The registration fee is $45, which includes the study manual. Please click here to register. If you are interested in child care or you have any questions, please email Rev. Zant (will@haygoodumc.org).

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Chidren's Sunday School
Sep
29
to Nov 17

Chidren's Sunday School

All children ages 3 years to 5th grade are invited to join us for Sunday School programming from 10-10:45AM on September 29, October 6, October 20, November 3, November 10 and November 17. This is formative time with small groups to build faith-based relationships with our children. Registration is not required but helps for staffing purposes! If you would like to assist in a class, contact Caroline Enright for more details. We hope to see you there! 

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Women in the Gospel of Luke
Oct
21
to Dec 2

Women in the Gospel of Luke

Women in the Gospel of Luke is a 6-week study open to adults of all knowledge levels and comfort with Scripture. In this group, we’ll explore key themes of the Gospel of Luke and examine the import roles women play in Luke’s narrative.

This study is taught by Ms. Tess Welch as a part of her requirements to begin the lengthy process towards ordination. We encourage you to support her on this journey, as she brings her passion for Scripture to this group. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from each other and deepen our faith as we walk alongside Tess in her calling!

This group will meet 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, off 11/25 (Thanksgiving), and end on 12/2.

Register here.

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Wednesday Night Supper 11/6/2024
Nov
6
5:30 PM17:30

Wednesday Night Supper 11/6/2024

Join us on November 6! We will be serving from 5:30 until 6:30PM.  Our prices are $12/adult and $7/child. Please make your reservation for dinner by 2PM on Tuesday, November 5..  

MENU:  Adults: Sliced Turkey (white meat) with gravy, choice of buttery mashed potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes, fresh fruit, savory bread stuffing, green beans, baked bread, cranberry sauce and tasty desserts.

Children: Sliced Turkey (white meat) with gravy, buttery mashed potatoes, fresh fruit, savory bread Stuffing, green beans, baked bread, cranberry sauce and tasty desserts.

Register HERE

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Christmas Flower Dedications
Nov
17
to Dec 23

Christmas Flower Dedications

The Haygood Altar Guild invites you to continue our Haygood tradition of honoring loved ones during the Advent season with poinsettia dedications. You are invited to make a dedication in honor or memory of family and friends.

To submit your flower dedications, place this form in the offering plate, visit the Haygood UMC website for online dedications, or mail your dedications to the church office located at Haygood UMC, 1015 East Rock Springs Road, Atlanta, GA 30306

Suggested Donation: $25.00 per poinsettia

Dedication deadline: Monday, December 16, 2024

Questions? Please contact Genie Driskill at gdriskill34@gmail.com.

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Community Tree Lighting featuring the Georgia Boy Choir
Dec
1
6:00 PM18:00

Community Tree Lighting featuring the Georgia Boy Choir

It’s time to prepare our hearts for Christmas. Let’s start with a community tree lighting on the Haygood Plaza. We are very excited and honored to feature the Georgia Boy Choir as part of our event again this year. Our special guest, Bishop Robin Dease, will light the tree.

You are invited to come early and place a decoration on the tree. Bring one from home if you’d like. We’ll also have our Christmas Campfire and our Hot Chocolate Bar from the Haygood Happy Camper. 

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Community Concert
Dec
8
6:00 PM18:00

Community Concert

Enjoy an evening of holiday music from our choirs, soloists, chamber orchestra, organist, and handbells.

Haygood choirs, orchestra, soloists, organist, and hand bells present sacred classics and holiday favorites for the entire family.

A children’s Christmas movie is available during concert for children 4 years-5th grade in The Living Room (formerly the Haygood Chapel). A nursery is available for 6 weeks-3 years old.

Join us on the plaza after the concert to enjoy cider, hot chocolate, and holiday treats.

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Live Nativity
Dec
15
to Dec 16

Live Nativity

Come celebrate the Advent Season with us on Saturday, December 16 or on Sunday, December 17 from 5-7PM as the Haygood youth present the Live Nativity.  There will be live animals and hot chocolate to enjoy.  Invite your friends and family to the Live Nativity and experience the Christmas Story come to life. The Haygood Happy Camper will be open and serving Hot Chocolate - and some Christmas Treats! - on Saturday and Sunday from 4:30 until 7:30PM.

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Wednesday Night Supper 10/30/24
Oct
30
5:30 PM17:30

Wednesday Night Supper 10/30/24

Join us on August 21! We will be serving from 5:30 until 6:30PM.  Our prices are $12/adult and $7/child. Please make your reservation for dinner by 2PM on Tuesday, October 29.  

MENU:  Adults: Open-faced Chicken Cordon Bleu, roasted potatoes, vegetable du jour, fresh fruit, seasonal salad, baked bread and tasty desserts.

Adult Vegetarian Entrée Option: Veggie Burger on Brioche Bun, sriracha mayo,  lettuce and onion. Please text 404-277-4588 or email wrice@haygoodumc.org by 3:00 p.m. Tuesday (10/29) if you would prefer the Vegetarian option.

Children: Crispy Chicken Sandwich, buttered broccoli florets, baked mac-n-cheese, fresh fruit and tasty desserts.

Register HERE

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It's Scary to Be Hungry
Oct
26
to Nov 2

It's Scary to Be Hungry

Haygood will host a food drive for those served by Intown Cares Food Pantry. Haygood Street Captains will distribute flyers and (compostable) bags throughout the neighborhood on Saturday, Oct 26th and collect on Saturday, Nov. 2nd. 

Can you help? Contact drive coordinator, Richard Newman, newmanrichidj@gmail.com, 404-710-5569 to join the team. Please see Intown’s website for detailed needs.

Can’t get to the grocery store or cupboards are bare?? Check out Intown’s Amazon Wishlist and donate directly using their "ship to" (be sure to note Haygood/Scary to be Hungry in the Gift notes.)

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Church Directory Photos (Session 2)
Oct
23
4:00 PM16:00

Church Directory Photos (Session 2)

Love Your Neighbor! That’s this year’s theme for stewardship. You will hear more soon. An exciting feature of this year’s campaign is our church directory. We ask for your participation in an effort to love our neighbors and get to know each other. We are excited to partner with Heritage Church Directories to create a photo directory for our church. They will be on-site for photographs October 17 through 20 and October 23 through 26. Photo slots are 20 minutes long, and everyone photographed will receive a free 11x14 print. Register online today for your preferred date and time. Please contact Tess Welch at twelch@haygoodumc.org if you would like to volunteer to welcome members as they arrive or if you have any questions.

 

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Blessing of the Animals
Oct
20
4:00 PM16:00

Blessing of the Animals

Whiskers, Bella, Mittens and Spot are invited! On October 20, we are celebrating and blessing our furry, feathered and scaly friends who enrich our lives! Please bring your pets to the plaza for a special blessing that honors the love they offer. All creatures, great and small, are welcome (including stuffed animals). Please ensure your animals are leashed or in a carrier. Let’s come together in faith and gratitude for God’s creation!

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Dinner with the Pastor
Sep
29
5:30 PM17:30

Dinner with the Pastor

Join us for a dinner with the Pastor. If you are new to the Haygood community, Rev. Zant would like to invite you to his home. It’s a chance for you to get to know some of our members and to meet other new people. Children are welcome. You don’t need to bring a thing. Simply register below. Our next dinner is Sunday, September 29 from 5:30-7pm. Rev. Zant will send you directions to his home when you have registered.

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Childrens' Advent Drama — "A Play in A Manger"
Sep
22
to Nov 3

Childrens' Advent Drama — "A Play in A Manger"

Is your child interested in playing a part in our kids’ Advent drama, "A Play in a Manger"? There’s a place for them. Speaking roles are for children ages 2nd through 6th grades. Participants must attend rehearsals on Sundays from 4 to 5PM from September 22 until the performance on December 15. All who attend auditions on September 22 will receive a part in the play. The play will be performed in worship on December 15 at 11AM. Our director is Rev. Taylor Pafford (who grew up at Haygood). Register here!

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Rise Against Hunger
Sep
22
10:00 AM10:00

Rise Against Hunger

Rise Against Hunger is growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and responding to emergencies. Haygood will host Rise against Hunger in our gym on September 22nd. The goal is to pack 21,000 meals. We will need help setting up in the morning before the event, packing meals, and cleaning up when our meals are packed. Click here to register - there is something for all ages!

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3rd-5th Grade   Camp Glisson Retreat
Sep
13
to Sep 15

3rd-5th Grade Camp Glisson Retreat

The North Georgia Conference Children’s Faith-ology Retreat will be September 13th -15th at Camp Glisson. This retreat is always an action-packed fun time! We’ll have big group worship sessions in the chapel and rotating to workshops throughout the day (including a drama station, music, crafts, ziplining into the lake and a campfire!) We’re on the third theme of our three year cycle and this year we’re talking about rocks!

The cost is $225 which includes transportation, registration fee, t-shirt and meals.

Faith-ology Retreat Sign-Up

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2024-2025 Children's Choirs and Youth Ensemble
Sep
4
3:30 PM15:30

2024-2025 Children's Choirs and Youth Ensemble

2024-2025 Children and Youth Choirs

Sign ups for Children’s Choir and Youth Ensemblefor the 2024-25 school year are live! New this year is a music ensemble, The Harmonics. It is for 5th-8th graders who will learn instruments and singing. The Harmonics will meet on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:30AM. Click here to learn more details and review the schedule. Use this link to sign up: Children & Youth Signups.

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Women’s Social and Small Group   Informational Night   Thursday, August 29th  7:30PM - 8:30PM, Ecker Fellowship Hall
Aug
29
7:30 PM19:30

Women’s Social and Small Group Informational Night Thursday, August 29th 7:30PM - 8:30PM, Ecker Fellowship Hall

Join us on August 29th at 7:30 pm in the Ecker Fellowship Hall for an evening of fellowship, brainstorming, and inspiration. We’ll discuss current small groups, hear ideas for new ones, and create a supportive space for women to connect and grow in faith together. Whether you're interested in joining an existing group or envisioning a new one, this is your chance to connect, share, and dream together. Come ready to share your thoughts, listen to others, and help shape the future of our small group community. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP’s not required but encouraged. We can't wait to see you there!

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Wednesday Night Supper 08/21/2024
Aug
21
5:30 PM17:30

Wednesday Night Supper 08/21/2024

Join us on August 21! We will be serving from 5:30 until 6:30PM.  Our prices are $12/adult and $7/child. Please make your reservation for dinner by 2PM on Tuesday, August 20.  

MENU:  

Adults: Mexican Ranchero Chicken garnished with shredded lettuce, cilantro and sour cream, Cilantro lime rice, fresh fruit, seasoned black beans, choice of warm flour tortilla or jalapeno cheesy cornbread and tasty desserts.

Children: Griddled Cheeseburgers with pickles, baked beans, fresh fruit, buttered corn niblets and tasty desserts. If your child would prefer a hamburger, please text 404-277-4588 or email wrice@haygoodumc.org .

Vegetarian Adult entrée option: Stuffed Bell Pepper. Advance ordering required by 3PM Tuesday, August 20. Text – 404-277-4588 or email wrice@haygoodumc.org

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Haygood 101
Aug
18
to Sep 8

Haygood 101

Are you new to Haygood or just want to learn more about our faith community? Join Rev. Zant on Sundays, August 18th, August 25th and September 8th from 9:45-10:45am in the Conference Room. In addition to a tour of our facility, you will learn about the history and mission of Haygood and the United Methodist Church. We’ll review some of our theological beliefs and you’ll get to know our staff and other new comers. Lastly,  you’ll also discover opportunities for you to get involved in service and small groups. Please email Will Zant (will@haygoodumc.org) if you have any questions. You can sign up here.

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Wednesday Night Supper 08/14/2024
Aug
14
5:30 PM17:30

Wednesday Night Supper 08/14/2024

Join us on August 14th for our first 2023-2024 Wednesday Night Supper! We will be serving from 5:30 until 6:30PM.  Our prices are $12/adult and $7/child. Please make your reservation for dinner by 2PM on Tuesday, August 13.  

MENU:  

Adults: Italian Lasagna with beef and Italian sausage, seasonal vegetable, Ali’s Caesar salad with croutons, baked bread and tasty desserts.

Children: Fluffy scrambled eggs, sausage patty, Tator tots, fluffy pancakes with syrup and tasty desserts.

Register HERE.

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Youth Group Kickoff: Braves Game
Aug
3
5:15 PM17:15

Youth Group Kickoff: Braves Game

All 6th—12th graders are invited to join us for our youth group kickoff event at the Braves game on August 3rd. We will meet at the church at 5:15 PM.  The youth will ride separately in a van driven by a church staff member. Note that there are two vans, so 28 seats are available. If the vans fill up, we will set up carpooling. We will meet at the church at 5:15 PM. Get ready for a night of fun and excitement as we kick off the youth season in style! The cost is $70. This covers tickets and transportation to Truist Park. Please bring money for food and souvenirs. We currently have 30 tickets available, so sign up early. If we need more, we can undoubtedly get some, but we need the total registrations complete by July 28th. Adults are welcome to go if you wish.  Click here to register by July 28th.

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Community Cookouts
Jul
7
to Jul 24

Community Cookouts

We have made a change to the Community Cookout Schedule for this summer, and added a Sunday evening cookout for Sunday, July 7. This replaces the July 10 cookout. Haygood’s Community Cookouts this summer will feature traditional cookout fare: Hot Dogs and Hamburgers, baked beans, fresh fruit (including watermelon), chips, brownies, ice cream or popsicles for dessert. Lemonade, tea and bottled water to drink.

The dates are: Sunday, July 7;  Wednesday July 24. Click on the date to register. Advance reservations are requested but NOT required; please submit by 4:00 p.m. the day of the cookout.

Special Mission Opportunity: Eat so that others may eat! If you would like to support our Rise Against Hunger Event on September 22, 2024, please pay our usual Wednesday Night Supper price for your Summer Cookout order: $11/adult & $6/child. That will result in a donation of $5/adult & $3/child to our event (the equivalent of 12 meals per adult and 7 per child). Your donation will appear on your Haygood giving statement. Our regular cookout price of $6/adult and $3/child is also available. Simply indicate your choice when making your reservation or paying in person.

Please join us when you are in town this summer!

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Community Cookouts
Jun
5
6:00 PM18:00

Community Cookouts

Haygood’s Community Cookouts this summer will feature traditional cookout fare: Hot Dogs and Hamburgers, baked beans, fresh fruit (including watermelon), chips, brownies, ice cream or popsicles for dessert. Lemonade, tea and bottled water to drink.

The dates are all Wednesdays: June 5, June 26, July 10 and July 24. Click on the date to register.

Advance reservations are requested but NOT required; please submit by 4:00 p.m. the day of the cookout.

Special Mission Opportunity: Eat so that others may eat! If you would like to support our Rise Against Hunger Event on September 22, 2024, please pay our usual Wednesday Night Supper price for your Summer Cookout order: $11/adult & $6/child. That will result in a donation of $5/adult & $3/child to our event (the equivalent of 12 meals per adult and 7 per child). Your donation will appear on your Haygood giving statement. Our regular cookout price of $6/adult and $3/child is also available. Simply indicate your choice when making your reservation or paying in person.

Please join us when you are in town this summer!

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Mission Camp
Jun
4
to Jun 7

Mission Camp

If your child is a rising fifth or sixth grader, have them join us for mission camp on June 4th-7th. Mission camp will go from 10 AM-12:30 PM each day. We will be helping our church family and community members at Wesley Woods and working the church grounds. Click here to sign up so your child can experience being the hands and feet of Christ. 

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Vacation Bible School - Camp Firefly
Jun
3
to Jun 7

Vacation Bible School - Camp Firefly

Welcome Campers! You’re invited to Haygood VBS—Camp Firelight.  VBS is open to campers who are rising pre-K (4 years old) to rising 4th graders.  A snack will be provided each day.  We ask each camper to bring their own labeled water bottle.  If you are a Haygood CDC/Hut family, our staff can pick them up and drop them off at their classrooms.  Please indicate this on the registration form.  You can click here to register for this fun-filled week.

 

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Club 345 Braves Game
May
17
5:15 PM17:15

Club 345 Braves Game

Club 345 Night at the Braves

All 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are invited to join us for a night of fun at the Braves on May 17. All children must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian. The children will ride separate in a van driven by a church staff member. This is to help them build friendships and bond as a group before they go their separate ways for the summer. We will meet at the church at 5:15 pm.

  • Please bring $ for meals and souvenirs.

  • We have a limited block of tickets available in an accessible friendly area.

  • Cost for kid: $55 (includes ticket and transportation)

  • Cost for adult: $30 (includes ticket)

  • Siblings are welcome but they must ride with parents.

Register here by April 1st so we can get an accurate headcount and more tickets if needed!

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Haygood 101
Apr
14
to Apr 28

Haygood 101

Are you new to Haygood or just want to learn more about our faith community? Join our three week class on April 14th, 21st, and 28th. In addition to a tour of our facility, you will learn about the history and mission of Haygood and the United Methodist Church. We’ll review some of our theological beliefs and you’ll get to know our staff and other new comers. Lastly, you’ll also discover opportunities for you to get involved in service and small groups. We will meet in the Living Room. Click here to register. If you have any questions, please email Rev. Zant (will@haygoodumc.org) .

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Easter Sunday
Mar
31
7:00 AM07:00

Easter Sunday

We will celebrate Easter Sunday with three worship services. The morning begins at 7:00 AM on the plaza with a Sunrise Easter service led by the Haygood Youth Group. At 9:00AM and again at 11;00AM, there will be a traditional Easter service in the Sanctuary. The later service will conclude with refreshments on the plaza. The nursery will be available for the 9 and 11AM services.

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Holy Week
Mar
28
to Mar 29

Holy Week

March 28: Maundy Thursday, 6:30PM

Our Maundy Thursday Communion Service will begin at 6:30PM in the sanctuary. There will be a nursery available. The March 27 Wednesday Night Supper will shift to Thursday night, March 28 at 5:30PM, immediately preceeding the Maundy Thursday service.

March 29: Good Friday, 12:00 Noon

Join us in the sanctuary at noon. We will worship God and reflect on the passion of Christ as he died for the sins of the world on the cross. The service will last 30 minutes and be followed by a light lunch in the Ecker Fellowship Hall.

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Palm Sunday
Mar
24
10:45 AM10:45

Palm Sunday

10:45AM Procession and 11AM Worship

Worship will begin with a processional into the sanctuary which includes a donkey and our children. Participants in the procession should line up in front of the church at 10:45 AM - all are welcome. Following the worship service, there will be animals (including the donkey) on the front lawn for petting. Please note there will be no Palm Sunday Parade from Sidney Marcus Park.

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Church Work Day
Mar
16
9:00 AM09:00

Church Work Day

Let’s get our grounds ready for Easter! Join the crew to plant, mulch and prune. If you can bring your yard tools - trowels, shovels, rakes, pruning shears/clippers, wheelbarrows, yard gloves - it will be much appreciated and will help make quick work of our chores. Registration is not required but appreciated so that we will know how many to expect. Bring the whole family - we will have fun chores for all ages. Click here to let us know you are coming!

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Wonderfully Made for 5th and 6th Graders
Mar
9
9:00 AM09:00

Wonderfully Made for 5th and 6th Graders

Wonderfully Made (Created by God) is back to make sure each child knows that they are Wonderfully Made in God’s eyes and to encourage a dialogue between parents and child about the normal changes a body goes through during this time. We are partnering with Glenn Memorial UMC (Emory Village) to bring you a Saturday session at Glenn UMC (March 9). Caroline Enright will still be the lead teacher with Rev. Susan Pinson assisting. To enroll your 5th or 6th grader, please click here.

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Kickball Tournament
Mar
9
8:30 AM08:30

Kickball Tournament

On March 9, we wil have our 2nd Annual Kickball Tournament. THis is the third and last youth fundraiser for the youth summer mission trip to Guaremala. It will be $25.00 per person to join a team. Please have your team captain sign up for your entire team. When registering a team, please list the team members on the memo line. The tournament will be double elimination. Players should arrive and sign in at 8:30AM. The first games will kick off at 9AM. Click here to complete your registration.

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Lenten Study - The Third Day:Living the Resurrection
Feb
15
to Mar 21

Lenten Study - The Third Day:Living the Resurrection

In The Third Day: Living the Resurrection, Tom Berlin uses his gifts of storytelling and understanding the Scriptures to connect the reader to the experiences of several individuals around Jesus in his final days, focusing on new life and redemption rather than loss. Join Peter, Mary Magdalene, and Thomas as they feel the despair of losing Jesus and the surprise and joy that awaits them in the resurrection. This study traces events around these characters, along with Paul and the disciples at Emmaus, and how the resurrection transforms their lives.

This spring we are offering two study groups. The Thursday morning study begins on February 15 and will be led by Wally Rice. To register, please click here.

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Youth Mission Trip Gala Dinner
Feb
10
5:30 PM17:30

Youth Mission Trip Gala Dinner

Please join the youth group for our first annual youth mission trip gala dinner on Saturday, February 10th to support the upcoming 2024 summer mission trip to Guatemala. We will work with Praying Pelicans and partner with a local church to participate in community outreach projects. Our work will consist of small home construction projects, home visits, food distributions, and working with local schools.

The welcome and seating for this fundraising gala will begin at 5:30 PM, and dinner will be served at 6 PM. Registration is $50 per person. Child care will be provided for an additional $20 per child and includes dinner for the children. The gala dinner is for those 18 years and older. Suggested dress is business formal. To register to attend the dinner, please click here. Our youth will serve a three-course meal of salad, spaghetti, and desserts. They will also share more about their mission trip experiences and excitement for our Guatemala trip. Donations will be accepted through Venmo, cash, and check throughout the night by youth leaders. Any gift is greatly appreciated. 

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