Youth

Come join us for SUMC Youth!  We have several opportunities for food, fun, fellowship, mission, outreach, evangelism and…so much more!  Pick out a place where you feel comfortable and join us as we glorify and worship our Lord!  Join the SUMC Youth for:   Sacred Spaces on Sunday Nights

Middle School
5-7pm
Senior High
6-8pm
AND for Fusion on Wednesday Nights
6:30-7:30
Sign up for the enews Newsletter to receive the Youth Newsletter and check out the Calendar for upcoming events!!!!

Coming Soon:

Atlanta Thrashers vs. Florida Panthers

On Saturday, Feruary 7th, we will meet @ the church @ 5:30 pm and travel to Philips Arena to watch the Atlanta Thrashers take on the Florida Panthers!  If you want to join us, contact Leslie at lellyb77@aol.com.  Tickets are $12 a person!

SouperBowl of Caring

Mission Statement
Utilizing Super Bowl weekend to mobilize our youth to fight hunger and poverty in our community.
Vision Statement
Transforming Super Bowl weekend into the nation’s largest youth-led weekend of giving and serving.
What we’re doing:
We will be collecting money and canned food on Sunday, January 31st and Sunday February 7th after all 3 Church services.  All Proceeds will go to benefit SUMC Youth’s ongoing Mission, The Druid Hills Soup Kitchen.

To Save A Life

On Friday, January 22nd, we will meet @ the church @ 5:30 and travel to AMC Southlake 24 theaters to catch the 7:30 showing of To Save A Life.  Tickets are $9.50 for adults and $6.50 for children (12 and under).  If you want more information on this movie you can check it out at: http://tosavealifemovie.com/

Youth In Mission

More or Less “Jesus must become greater. I must become less.” – John 3:30

With YIM we have had so many awesome experiences and opportunities to be the hands and feet of Christ in this world. We have traveled from the West Coast to the East Coast carrying the Gospel of Peace, but of course it was not our own work, it is God’s work. This Summer is no exception! We are headed to the South Coast,  Daytona Beach, Florida with YouthWorks.  It will me an amazing trip, so join us please!!!!

When:
June 27th-July 5th
Who Can Go:
6th-12th grade.
Travel Information:
Depart by 9:30 AM on Sunday 6/27
Return by 1 PM on Monday 7/5
What We’re Doing:
Students will serve at places like:
•Children’s Programs
•Elderly Centers
•Soup Kitchens/Homeless Shelters
•Thrift Stores
Working hands on with members of the community to do the work of Christ
For More Information:
Contact Rev. Leslie @ lellyb77@aol.com

Children

STOCKBRIDGE FIRST CELEBRATES OUR KIDS! 

Our love for our children is pure and unconditional. Jesus expressed his love for the children of the world in Matthew 19:14 – “Let the little come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” We share Jesus’ love through LEARNING, SERVICE, WORSHIP, FUN and FELLOWSHIP. Our Children’s Education Ministry grows on a weekly basis and we have a wonderful team behind us to build enriching classes, service projects, festivals and much more in our journey to learn more about our Lord & Savior. Your kids will not want to miss a beat!

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A NEW YEAR
In 2010 we have some very exciting programs that will not only captivate your child’s imagination, but as they learn about God they will learn how to live Christ-like in their everyday lives! Our guiding principle is: Shaping our children to live as citizens of the kingdom of God. Stories of God, local and international community, and church history will intersect with our children and speak to one another in many ways. Our children will learn what it means to be in solidarity with the poor, how to care for the environment as an act of faith, what everyday life was like in the Old & New Testaments and the three simple rules for following Jesus: a Wesleyan way of living. And this is only a few of the many NEW programs we have planned! Join us for an amazing year of spiritual formation!

Click  here  for a 6-month calendar of events

Our annual Easter EGGstravaganza is here!

Saturday, March 27th from 4pm – 6pm we invite all children up through 5th grade to come and enjoy an afternoon of celebration with inflatables, games, arts & crafts, concessions, and let’s not forget, the Easter Bunny! Please bring a non-perishable food item for our local food pantry to support our ongoing local missions project and your child will receive a special door prize.

Easter Egg Hunt at 3:30pm – Sanctuary level for all children ages Kindergarten and under. Don’t miss it! 
 
Candy and medium plastic egg donations are accepted! Look for baskets in hallways.

WORSHIP

ELEVATE Worship Service!
Starting on March 21st: Treaure Quest: A jungle expedition through the life of Christ! Deep in the heart of the jungle two daring adventurers search for what could possibly be the greatest treasure of all time. But what they find along the way will be more valuable than any chest of gold and jewels. Come along on their journey through the jungle and through the life of Jesus.
All children ages Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome after the Children’s Moment in 11am Service.

Coming soon in May 2010 – Elevate in 8:30am service!

LEARNING

B1 – one being, being one
B1 is a fasting event for children & youth, which raises money to empower the poor and disempower unjust systems sustaining poverty in our world. B1 connects our kids to the issues facing our impoverished sisters and brothers around the world, and the ways The United Methodist Church can help eradicate poverty through The Advance. Wednesday evenings, 6:30pm-7:15pm. Note: If you are interested in participating in our fasting event during Holy Week please contact Stacey Doremus (stacey_doremus@yahoo.com) or Leslie Hand (lellyb77@aol.com).

“GOD GIVES US ALL WE NEED” IN SUNDAY SCHOOL
Over the next three months, our children will learn that God gives us His special son, a wonderful world and what we need to live.

GOD’S GARDEN - NEW series starting on March 14th! To the Depths

Join Pogo, Spike and Lacey on an underwater adventure. With the help of Captain Nic, the trio will dive into the stories of Jesus and discover some of the greatest treasures of all time. All children ages 3-5 years are welcome after the Children’s Moment in 8:30am and 11:00am services.

We are still in need of volunteers to aid our little ones in their spiritual growth. What greater joy is there than seeing children become aware of God and His love for them?! If you feel called to help out in God’s Garden during 8:30 or 11:00 am service once very 2 months, please contact Dee Kirby at kenny_dee@charter.net.

 SERVICE (Smiles for Jesus) 

Matthew 25:40 – “..I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!”

COOKIES FOR OUR SOLDIERS
This winter our local Girl Scouts teamed up with our SFUMC Warrior Angels to send cookies to our soldiers overseas. Over 100 boxes were sold and shipped! What a wonderful gift for our soldiers. Thanks to everyone who make this ministry a reality!

FRIENDS OF THE POOR: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CLOTHING DRIVE
One of our kids asked me on Sunday, while we were packing clothes to send to the Dominican Republic, why we don’t collect clothing all year round for the kids. My response – I don’t see why we shouldn’t! What a great idea! Within the next couple of weeks we will be placing clothing collection boxes in each of the Sunday school classrooms. We will accept spring and summer clothing, sandals and flip flops for children of all ages ALL year round. Just imagine what a few minutes of closet cleanup could bring to those in need

BURST: Green Church
Repent.Reclaim.Reduce.Reuse.Recycle.Rejoice!
Every year BILLIONS of drink pouches end up in dumpsters and landfills across America. TerraCycle, Capri Sun and Honest Kids are working together to put an end to this awful loss of resources. As an eco-friendly innovator, TerraCycle converts the used drink pouches into unique fashion bags, tote bags, pencil cases, and other items for kids and adults! TerraCycle is proud to team up with the largest producer of drink pouches in the country, Capri Sun, and a young organic entry into the market, Honest Kids, to help address this problem! Together with your help we CAN make a difference!
 
Stockbridge First United Methodist Church has partnered with East Lake Elementary School in the TerraCycle Drink Pouch Brigade™ program in an effort to save drink pouches from taking up space in landfills. For every drink pouch they receive, TerraCycle will donate $.02 to East Lake Elementary. What a great way to support one of our local schools! Green boxes are located in all 2nd floor Sunday school classrooms.

CLASSROOM WISH LIST
The SFUMC Nursery/Toddler Room is in need of some items for our little ones. If you would like to donate any of the items listed below, please drop them off in the Nursery on the 2nd floor:
 - Lysol spray
 - Clorox Wipes
 - Anti-bacterial wipes
 - Baby wipes (refill)
 - Goldfish
 - Pretzels
 - Cheerios
 - Animal Crackers
 - Capri Sun Juice Pouches
 - Step Stool
 - Diapers / Pull-Ups
 - Used toys (good condition)
 - Spare clothes (sizes 2T-4T)

FUN & FELLOWSHIP

NEW PROGRAMS!
KIDS’ FELLOWSHIP NIGHT
All ages through 5th grade are welcome to enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship at SFUMC. Advance reservations are encouraged by calling 678-727-6413. All dates are from 6pm – 10pm.
19 March – Pizza and Movie Night
16 April – Games,Sports (includes Dinner)
21 May – Trivia Board Games (included Dinner)
 
Cost is $20 per child; $15 per additional child.
 
MOM’S MORNING OUT
Enjoy some time for yourself while your child is in loving care at Stockbridge First. Children ages 1-4 years will enjoy a themed program while they are with us. Advanced reservations are encouraged by calling 678-727-6413. The following dates are open in our Church Toddler Room from 9am – 12pm: 
17 March- St. Patrick’s Day
31 March – Easter Egg Hunt
14 April – April Showers
28 April – Earth
12 May – Flowers
26 May – Summertime
 
Cost is $12 per child; $8 per additional child.
 
MOMS MEET-UP
Don’t go it alone! Tag along with other Moms and their children and enjoy a wonderful day out. Scheduled event dates:
26 March – Atlanta Children’s Museum Outing
09 April – B’fast and Playtime @ Eagles Landing Chick-fil-A
23 April – Mt. Carmel Park
07 May – Zoo Atlanta
14 May – Stroller walk @ Clark Park and Library
28 May – Botanical Gardens
04 June – Aquarium
18 June – Panola Mountain Park and Trail Walk
09 July – Clayton Park and Beach
23 July – Stroller Walk @ Clark Park
30 July – Stroller Walk @ Clark Park

ARTZY KIDS
Saturday, March 13th we will be doing an Klimt portrait Art. Remember, if you are new, you don’t have to have any experience. Katherine will go step by stepto help you create your very own piece of art. The class schedule is as follows:

April 10 – Greek Pottery
May 8 – Anime Water Color and Pen and Ink

Note: All Classes are held in SFUMC Room 214 from 3pm-5pm. Ages 8 years – 14 years welcome!
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! katherinekick@msn.com
Each month you will need to reserve your child’s spot by e-mailing Katherine. Mention that you are a member of SFUMC and receive free admission to the class. Non-members cost $25. We have a limited number of spots each month so reserve your spot early. If you sign up and unable to make the class for any reason, please notify Katherine so another student can fill that spot. Thanks!

REGISTER FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL NOW!!

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GALACTIC BLAST: A Cosmic Adventure Praising God

Date: June 6th – June 10thTime: 6-8:30pm
Ages: 4 years – completed 5th graders
Volunteers Needed: Contact Stacey Doremus 

At GALACTIC BLAST, your children will become cadets on the starship Galactic Praise as we learn more about our wonderful, incredible, amazing, magnificent, awesome God. Our kids will connect with a powerful but personal God, a creator whose acts resonate throughout the universe and a friend who touches our lives in small, intimate ways. These exciting and engaging messages will inspire our cadets to praise God throughout and long after Vacation Bible School:

-Our God is wonderful! Praise God!
-Our God is incredible! Praise God!
-Our God is amazing! Praise God!
-Our God is magnificent! Praise God!
-Our God is awesome! Praise God!

The children will begin their cosmic adventures on the starship Galactic Praise where they will meet Starship Commander and Galileo – a gorilla who just happens to be sporting green fur after an accidental encounter with green food in the starship cafeteria. During each session, Galileo promotes a “green” idea that helps our cadets be more aware of taking care of the planet that God has given us. With the help of the VBS GPS (Galactic Praise Satellite) our cadets are given a glimpse of the wonders of space and connects an object found in space to the session’s Bible teachings. Cadets will “spacewalk” with their mission pilots (adults traveling with the children) to various destinations experiencing Bible stories at Good News Galaxy, science demonstrations at the Orbital Observatory, craft projects at Cosmic Crafts and grab a bite to eat at the Astro Bistro. To round out our adventure each day the cadets will have reflection time before everyone heads home for a well-deserved night’s rest.

 

Adults

As adults we face pressures from all angles. Whether you are single, a parent, young, older or anything in between life can be difficult. At Stockbridge UMC we are dedicated to bringing ministries that empower people, love people and help people grow as Christians in this world. Our ministries are wide and broad reaching and we hope you will take time to read about each, but also want to know more.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

The United Methodist Women, or UMW, is a group of women who come together once a month for two main reasons: mission and fellowship.