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Cumming First United Methodist Church

Welcome to Cumming First United Methodist Church - We have a Place for YOU!

770 Canton Hwy Cumming, GA 30040 / 770.887.2900

 

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Confirmation
Youth Confirmation, 2010

OGDS
Day of Service Reprise and Summer 2010 Worship Schedule

Emmaus
Members describe Emmaus at CFUMC

Rethink
Rethink church?????

Holy Week
Holy Week Services at CFUMC

Youth Missions
Ecuador, Tennessee, Georgia: Youth Mission Trips

Communications
Consider joining our Communications Ministry.

Youth
Youth activities at CFUMC

Children
Children's Ministries and Programs

Chrismons
Chrismons and the Chrismon Tree, the making and meaning

Advent
Advent is a special season at CFUMC

Hispanic Ministries
Our "Plaza" where our HIspanic Ministries reside.

Food Pantry
The Food Pantry Ministry, including the sources and the operation.

Preschool
A general description of the Preschool published fall 2009

Children
Children's Ministries at CFUMC

Meri MunceMeri and other choir members talk about our choral witness

Children's ChoirsWhat's so "Awesome!" See this clip on the Children's Choirs.

Care PackagesOur Military Care Package Ministry for the soldiers and the children

Afternoons and MommyMommy and Me program plus the After School program

Stephen MinistryOur Stephen Ministry and the many aspects of this caring ministry

ConfirmationThe Confirmation Class of 2008: their progress and those who helped them.

HistoryWhere we have been, where we are, and where we are going

Upward Sports and CheerleadingUpward Sports and Cheer Leading at CFUMC

United Methodist WomenUnited Methodist Women - the programs

CarolCarol and other members on Intercessory Prayer

Worship With Us Sunday, September 5
15th Sunday after Pentecost, Holy Communion

No 8:45 a.m. service
No Coffee And... this morning

9:00 a.m. -Lake Service at the Bald Ridge Marina Chapel

1850 Bald Ridge Marina Rd. Cumming, GA 30041
Special Music: The Sawnee Mountain Boys

11:00 a.m. - Worship in Main Sanctuary
Special Music: In Peace, In Peace Through Christ the Door - Chancel Choir

Rethink Church: Acts of the Apostles Sermon Series
Click image for sermon series schedule, study guides, & more
At 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., Rev. John Cromartie continues his Acts Sermon Series with Rethinking Church: The Grace of Constant Communion
Scripture: Acts 2:42

12:00 noon - Covered Dish Lunch and Servicio en Espanol in the Student Center. Rev. Eduardo Stevens preaching on Luke 14:25-33

The United Methodist Church affirms that because the Communion table belongs to the Lord, it should be open to all who respond to Christ's love.
Child care is provided 11 am for ages 6 weeks to 3 years
Kids' Kingdom and TGIF will resume on September 12
Gift ribbon
Are you looking for a good way to honor your friends and family?
Memorial Gifts and Honorariums can be given, in their name, to our outreach projects:
• Ecuador Youth Mission Team
• Food Pantry
• Counseling Center
• Military Care Package Ministry
• Building Fund
Make your check payable to CFUMC, marked with the fund for which you wish to contribute and place it in the offering plate, bring it to the church office, or mail it to:
CFUMC
PO BOX 606
Cumming, GA 30028
Attention: Stacey Gravitt or Pam Dorman

 

How can you help the residents of Nashville & Clarksville, TN or the People of Chile, Haiti, and Pakistan?

Click Here for video on HAITI
The video was released by the United Methodist Church and UMCOR

Monetary Donations to United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). 100% of your donation goes directly to where you designate! Donations:

(1) can be made online: go to www.umcor.org and a link will carry you right to the donation page

(2) send to CFUMC and we will send it on to UMCOR, be sure to write UMCOR in the memo line of your check

(3) send your check directly to UMCOR,   P.O. Box 9068, New York, NY 10087..

 

Sights and Sounds From Our Services

Rev. CromartieThe worship service music, Baptisms, and sermons are on our service media page for you to hear.

Check out the Confirmation Service and a clip from the Lake Service!

CDs and Cassette Tapes of the 8:45 and 11 am sermons are available for $1 each. Order them at the Information Desk. Some Sermons are also available on our media page.

Short Takes on Upcoming Events

O Lord,
Hear our Prayers...

Sign up to join the Intercessory Prayer Team! Email: prayer@cfumcga.com

Book Clubs and Reading Groups:

• History Travelers: 7-8:30 PM, Library, Monday, September 13 Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World's Stolen Treasures by Robert K. Wittman with John Shiffman


• Cover to Cover: 7-8:30 PM, #110, Wednesday, August 25 Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls

Questions? Call Laurie Hintz, 770.887.2900, ext 213

Resources for Help

Special Needs Children - a "buddy" helps children with developmental needs participate. Call Kristy Thompson, 770.887.2900, ext 220. We have buddies for:

  • Sunday School (9:45-10:45 am) for ages 4 through grade 5
  • Kids' Kingdom (8:45 and 11 am) for ages 4 through grade 5
  • TGIF (11 am) for grades 3-5

Families of Deployed Soldiers is a network to help service families. For information, call Neida Streit, 770.887.2900, ext. 215 or click here.

Rainbows/Spectrum is a peer support group for children and youth (K-12) experiencing a significant loss or change, such as death, divorce or remarriage. Details - PDF format.

Grief Support - A place to be with others experiencing loss and grief. Contact Rev. Ron Preuss, 770.887.2900, ext. 212 for more information and to register.

Divorce Support is a weekly seminar/support group for people who are in the midst of separation or divorce. Call Rev. Kathie Stasko, 770. 887.2900.

Stephen Ministers are available for anyone who would like help in turning a life crisis into an opportunity of growth and faith. Call Ron Preuss at the church office, 770.887.2900, ext. 212.  All contacts are confidential.

Food Pantry is open each Wednesday from 9-11 am. You can receive a bag of groceries once a month, bread and dessert items weekly.

Emotions Anonymous meets each Monday from 7:00-8:30 PM in room 14. Questions? Call Rev. Ron Preuss, 770.887.2900 ext 212

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