At the Movies

Summer Sermon Series

in the Contemporary Worship Service

 

Summer is a great time to escape the heat and retreat inside to the cool of the movie theater. It's a great time to let yourself escape into the worlds of mythical dragons, aliens and fantastic voyages. Few things say relaxation and family fun like popcorn, Coke and a good movie.

 

Throughout the summer, the Contemporary Service will be engaged in a sermon series discovering Biblical principles that can be found in movies. As part of this series, we will beoffering chances to gather together to watch some of the movies that will be featured in the series. Whether you plan to attend the series or not, you are invited to watch some movies with us - both in the FLC and in the theater.

 

The following movies will be shown in the Family Life Center and will include some free snacks for your movie viewing pleasure:

 

The Blind Side

June 23 from 6:30-8:30

(please note this movie is rated PG-13)

 

Up

July 28 from 6:30-8:30

 

These movies will be seen in the theater:

 

Robin Hood

June 9 (time/place TBA on June 6)

 

The Last Airbender

July 7 (time/place TBA on July 4)


Some of the other movies that will be included in the series are "How to Train Your Dragon", "Parenthood", "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" and "Terminator: Salvation". We hope to see you during the summer @ the movies!
 

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Upcoming Events



Wanted: Caring Christian Friends

Have Compassion for Others in Need? Learn how to care for folks in MPUMC's congregation and community who are facing stressful, lonely or difficult times. Prayerfully consider joining the upcoming Stephen Ministry training.  To learn more about this amazing ministry opportunity be sure to attend the informational meeting in the MPUMC Youth Room Tuesday, January 31 at 7:00 pm or contact Margaret Shortreed at mshortreed@bellsouth.net or 770-921-6894


Church to Host Family Promise February 12 - 19

Family Promise is a program that provides shelter, meals, and support services to families without homes. MPUMC is scheduled to host families February 12 -19.  Here are ways that you can support this ministry:

Sign up in the Gathering Room for the following duties:

  • Prepare meals
  • Provide transportation
  • Visit with families
  • Stay overnight

 

Donate the following items (Place in collection basket near the church office)

  • Disposable containers and ziplock bags
  • Laundry detergent, hand soap
  • Bottled water, juice boxes and packaged snacks


If you would like to assist in any way, you may also contact John Grovenstein at 770-638-7167 or john4880@comcast.net.


Honduras Mission Team

This year marks the 20th year MPUMC members journey to Honduras to help make a positive impact on the physical and spiritual needs of people in isolated villages.  They connect with these villages through Honduras Outreach, a Christian organization dedicated to building life-changing relationships between the people of the Olancho province and mission teams.  Our team, which consists of 26 people (11 of them going to Honduras for the first time) will leave on February 18 and return February 26.  Please pray for our team.


2012 Kenya Mission Team Organizational Meeting

The first organizational Kenya mission team meeting will be held Sunday, February 19, in Room E203 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm.
This team, which will be in Kenya May 26 to June 9, will be a medical, administrative (collects information on students and yearly photograph) and construction team.  You may not think you can do any of these things, but with God's help all things are possi-ble.  Please attend and see what it is all about.  Questions?  Contact Ann Kennedy at 770-972-7134 (H) or 678-557-7502 (C).


Ash Wednesday Service

Please join us as, along with Christians throughout the world, we mark the beginning of Lent with a Service of Ashes on Wednesday, February 22, at 7:00 pm.


Annual Mission Auction Dinner Planned for March 18

Here at Mountain Park United Methodist Church, our mission efforts span from nearby neighborhoods to Costa Rica, Honduras and Kenya. Funds raised from the annual Mission Auction Dinner serve as one of the primary funding sources for many of these outreach efforts.  How can you help support the Annual Mission Auction Dinner?

  • Donate . . . services or new items for the auction. Ideas include: Vacation homes, babysitting services, tutoring, yard work, lessons of some sort (tennis, voice, guitar, etc.), gift cards from your favorite restaurant, gourmet meals, original artwork, etc.  The possibilities are endless. Complete a card indicating what you plan to donate and return it to the church office.

  • Attend . . . the auction dinner. Tickets are on sale now for $15 each.  Enjoy a delicious meal catered by Gloria and Ferrell Wooten. With limited tickets available, make sure to get yours early.

  • Bid . . . on and buy items at the auction. You will be surprised at the variety of choices.

  • Pray . . . for those who participate in our mission outreach efforts.


Games with Friends

Senior Adults meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 11:45 am in the Community Room for a time of food, fun and fellowship. Bring a sandwich and your favorite game. Drinks and dessert provided.