Guests Are Coming

August Sunday Campmeeting: 8/3- Maxwell Taylor | 8/10- Shoal Creek Blue Grass | 8/17- Disciples in Song| 8/24- Jody Abernathy. Example music from last August is here.

Membership Sunday is September 7. If you are interested in joining the church on this day, please contact Rev. Rebecca Herring or Carol Johnson in the church office

Wednesday Welcome Table, September 24, 2008, with a meal in the family life center from 6-7 PM, after which we meet in the sanctuary to hear Dr. David Pollick, President of Birmingham Southern College.

Plans are underway for the 2009 Festival of the Arts, scheduled for April 19-26. Early estimates are triple or even quadruple the number of artists. In addition, the “Bach’s Lunch” will be introduced with noon concerts during the week followed by a light lunch.

Bible Studies

Disciple groups will soon end their cycle of work, but we are organizing groups that will begin in late August and early September. There is a group that would suit you, so please let us hear of your interest. Contact Laurie Hintz.. Click for a video on the program and the plans for the fall.

Short Takes on Upcoming Events

After School Program information in PDF format.

’08-’09 Confirmation Class is forming now for rising 7th graders and older. Details.

Sunday Night programs begin September 7, 4:30-7 PM. Gather in the Family Life Center for children ages 4- grade 5. Bring $2 for dinner.

Community Yard Sale to benefit One Great Day of Service will be September 19-20

Introduction to Watercolor Painting with Kevin Whitley Sep. 3 – Oct. 22 Wednesdays: 6-8:00 pm, $120/person For more information call Laurie Hintz, Director of Programs 770-887-2900 x213.

Book Clubs

Cover to Cover - 7-8:30 PM, #110, Wednesdays
August 27 Rocket Boys by Homer Hickam
September 17 Veil of Roses by Laura Fitzgerald

History Travelers - 7-8:30 PM, Church Library
September 9 The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History by John M. Barry
October 7 The Last Samurai: The Life and Battles of Saigo Takamori by Mark Ravina

Weavings: 9:30 am, #110, Tuesday, September 16: Responsibilty

Resources for Help

Special Needs Children - a "buddy" helps children with developmental needs participate in Sunday morning Children's Worship Programs. Call Rev. Herring, (770) 887-2900, ext. 238. 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 with the challenges faced by wives, husbands, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, children. We meet as needed - morning or night/weekends or weekdays- determined by the person(s) in need. For information, call Neida Streit, (770) 887-2900, ext. 215 or click here.

Rainbows/Spectrum 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. New session begins October 7. Call Kristy Thompson, (770) 887-2900, ext. 220.

Grief Support - be around people who understand what you are feeling. New session begins September 30. Call Ron Preuss, (770) 887-2900, ext. 212.

Divorce Support is a weekly seminar/support group for people who are in the midst of separation or divorce. New session begins September 2. Call Rev. Kathie Stasko, (770) 887-2900.