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CONNECTIONS Summer at
DUNWOODY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
HOW WILL YOU USE YOUR SUMMER TIME?
While summer schedules can be more relaxed and many have time off or away, remember there’s a place for everyone to spend some of that summer time here at Dunwoody UMC. Activity will abound with a wide offering of camps in our Nursery, Preschool, and Sports & Leisure ministries. Then, the week of June 19 ushers in one of the Children’s Ministries biggest annual efforts with Vacation Bible School and God Squad. Our Missions programs will continue to offer service opportunities for all ages throughout the summer. We will support Mission Mondays, to ensure children who rely on free school lunches will continue to be fed throughout the summer. In addition, Dunwoody UMC will provide helping hands with the Hightower Elementary summer camp week, Family Promise, the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Feed & Seed and Package of Hope. FoodStock returns to Dunwoody UMC on August 12 and we’ll be serving at Trinity Table on August 27; please go ahead and mark your calendar for that now! Our missions will extend far beyond Dunwoody as well. In June, the Youth Ministry will travel to the Bahamas and others will be preparing for trips in July to Chattanooga, Panama, Brazil, Guatemala and again to the Bahamas. This summer there is also time at Dunwoody UMC to enjoy each other’s company and talents. Summer lunches run from June 1 through August 3. Be sure to reserve your spot by registering on the website. The Lion King musical will be presented by children of this church and community on June 14. Join us again for one of our most anticipated musical events, the American Celebration concert and picnic on June 25. These are just a few of the things that bring Dunwoody UMC together in service and fellowship and keep us connected throughout the summer time. You have a home here. Blessings,
Dan Your continued financial support throughout the summer helps us keep all of these programs running strong. Thank you for sharing your gifts with Dunwoody UMC.
STAY CONNECTED THIS SUMMER Join us for casual summer lunches. House guests and neighbors are welcome. We will be serving different weekly menus beginning on June 1 through August 3. Lunch will be from noon until 1:00 p.m. $5.00 per person. To ensure your place at the table, make weekly reservations by noon on Tuesday by signing up at dunwoodyumc.org/lunch.
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NURSERY MINISTRY Summer at the Dunwoody UMC Nursery The Nursery will be open Monday – Thursday during the summer months. Join us for one of our themed camps or drop-in a couple days each week. Children age 6-months through 5-years are welcome. June 5-8: Dr. Seuss and Rhyming Authors June 12-15: Eric Carle and Collage Techniques June 26-29: Mo Willems, Teamwork, and Related Silliness July 10-13: Dinosaur Detectives (ages 3 and under) July 17-20: Chefs, Farmers, and Food July 24-27: Police, Fire Fighters, and Emergency Vehicles July 31-August 3: Doctors, Exercise, and Healthy Bodies August 7-10: Pet Patrol (ages 3 and under) For more information, pricing, and registration, please contact our Nursery Director, Usha Raghavan at usha.raghavan@dunwoodyumc.org or 770-394-0675 ext. 131.
Music Teacher Needed We are seeking a warm, engaging, and energetic person to teach music classes for our weekday drop-in program. Responsibilities include teaching three, 20-25 minute classes for children aged 6-months through 5-years. The classes should incorporate movement, instruments, and basic music instruction. Previous experience teaching children and the ability to play instruments preferred. Position is three-five days per week (6-10 hours/week). Please contact our Nursery Director, Usha Raghavan at usha.raghavan@ dunwoodyumc.org or 770-394-0675 ext. 131.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Summer Sunday School June and July Preschool continues as always during 9:00 and 10:30 hours. Summer teachers are needed for 9:00 Worship Readiness and Spark Kids Rock! at 10:30. Contact Katie McCann at katie.mccann@dunwoodyumc.org to serve.
Rising 1st – 6th Graders Sunday Mornings 9:00 a.m. - Children leaving the worship services for Children’s Church can be picked up in the Chapel after services. Please sign kids in before each service outside the Sanctuary or Fellowship Hall. On June 4 and July 2 children remain in worship to celebrate Holy Communion with their families. 10:30 a.m. - Summer Sunday Plugged In: Gadgets, Gizmos and Uniqueness! Uniquely Wired, Wonderfully Made! Modified Small and Large Group format continues. Helping hands needed. Contact Diane Morgan at diane.morgan@ dunwoodyumc.org.
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YOUNG ADULTS Generation Y Believe? Class for Recent College Grads This newly established Sunday School class is a safe space for recent graduates and early 20s to ask questions, voice doubts, and find God in a modern world. We meet each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the Young Adult Suite. Contact Laura Keen at lskeen33@gmail.com with questions or visit www.facebook.com/DUMCYA to see what we’re up to!
SPORTS & LEISURE Summer Camps
Camps are available to children age 5 -14 years. Camps run Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Early drop off (8:30 a.m.) and Extended Day (until 6:00 p.m.) options available during each camp week. Contact Michelle Spitz at michelle. spitz@dunwoodyumc.org or 770-394-0675 ext 137. Challenger British Soccer Camp June 5-9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 31-August 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Top of the Key Basketball Camp June 26-30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 17-21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
VBS Early Drop Off/After Care June 19-23, 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Art LAB Camp July 17-21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 24-28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 31-August 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
MISSIONS Habitat Thanks You! Thank you to all our volunteers who helped make
Dunwoody UMC’s second Blitz Build a complete success. Due to the generosity and hard work of our congregation at the 2016 Holiday Festival we were able to fund the build of a new home for a deserving couple. The homeowners were out there building alongside many of you…and now that your sore muscles have recovered yet the memories are still fresh – we want to say thanks to everyone who participated. We can’t wait for what next year’s build will bring. Much gratitude to Jack and Bette Whitley for organizing Dunwoody UMC’s 27th build, it’s an incredible tradition that we are able to do every spring because our congregation and community comes together to help. Thank you!
Mission Mondays Join us for Mission Mondays
this summer – June 5, 12, 26 and July 10, 17 and 24 - benefiting children of the Cascade corridor and Action Ministries. We will meet at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall for sandwich making and lunch packing. This is a fun way to serve as a family (all ages are welcome). We plan to make 400 lunches at each gathering, for a total of 3,000 lunches to support Action Ministries “Smart Lunch, Smart Kid” program. Nearly 800,000 children in Georgia receive free or reduced-price lunch at school, a crucial meal that disappears in the summer. We can help ensure that these children are fed during the summer. On July 24, in addition to preparing lunches, we will also be packing backpacks with provided school supplies for under privileged children in our community. Donations are always needed of individually packaged bags of chips, fruit cups and drinks (water or juice boxes) in the donation bins near the nursery. Contact Samantha Faklaris at samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org.
Family Promise Dunwoody UMC is scheduled to host Family Promise June 11-18. This is a fun and easy way to make a difference in the lives of those in need. We need volunteers as onsite hosts, for setup/tear down, meal preparation and supply donations to support up to four families as they transition from homelessness to self sufficiency. Dunwoody UMC and 12 other neighboring congregations hosts these families as they try to better their lives and those of their children while enduring difficult times. For more information or to sign up, please contact Samantha Faklaris at samantha.faklaris@dunwoodyumc.org. 4 | JUNE 2017
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Hightower Summer Camp Volunteers Needed Hightower Homework
Club needs adults and teens to help with summer camp. DUMC is responsible for crafts and volunteers for the week of June 5-9. The hours for the camp are 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. daily. It is a great activity to put on your college resume and lots of fun! Hope to see you there! Please contact Patricia Clark at patricia. clark@dunwoodyumc.org if you are interested.
Atlanta Food Bank We need volunteers the second Wednesday of every
month to pack food at the Atlanta Food Bank. We meet at the church at 8:30 a.m. under the Wiley and Linda Stephens portico and are back to the church by around 12:15 p.m. Transportation is provided. Questions: call or email Alan Shinn, 770-849-0719 or awshinn49@gmail.com.
Package of Hope Dunwoody UMC provides “Package of Hope” the last Saturday of each month.
We distribute non-perishable food that will feed a family of four for several days. Dunwoody UMC’s goal is to make families feel welcome as they work through tough financial times to get back on their feet. In partnership with Action Ministries, Dunwoody UMC would love to have you join us (to volunteer or for assistance). Saturday, June 24 in the Youth Area from 9-11 a.m. We have complimentary coffee and pastries for fellowship available. Please contact Cindy Hatcher at cindywhatcher@gmail.com with questions.
A COMMUNITY-WIDE MEAL PACKING FESTIVAL FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!
Saturday, August 12 To register visit: www.foodstock.us
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In Honor of: Dr. Jimmy and Dr. Ruth Brown – Mrs. June Stewart Eugene Chancy – Dr. Jimmy and Dr. Ruth Brown Campbell Bruening – Mr. and Mrs. James Matthews, Jr. WOW Leadership Team – Ms. Colleen D’Alessandro
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