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Maundy Thursday, March 20, 7pm

A one-act candlelight drama that grapples with the reality of Jesus’ imminent

crucifixion through the eyes of

Mary Magdalene, Peter and a Centurion!

We will be celebrating communion following the

tradition of the Last Supper

A Production of Simpsonwood Drama Ministry

Needed for the Maundy Thursday Drama: A candelabra that holds 7 candles. Email back if you can loan us a candelabra like this.

Family Game Night

A Simpsonwood UMC Community Event

Friday, March 14, 2008 

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Join us for Pizza @ 6:00 p.m. ($5/person)

Games @ 6:30 p.m. (free!)

Ping Pong

Open Gym

Finger Blasters

Foosball

Air Hockey

Bingo

War Ball

Wii

Board Games

More

Come join us for a night of family fun! 

Invite your friends!

This is NOT a drop-off event.

Children must be supervised at all times.

R.S.V.P. required for dinner. 

770.441.2181

Renee Schramm needs volunteers for Family Game Night:

Volunteers are needed for Planning, Set-up, and Help during the function.

Email Renee if you can help out: theschramms@bellsouth.net

Saturday, March 15

Church Work Day

9am-3pm

We can use you and your family for an hour or all day

as we do our spring cleaning.

Scout groups welcome! We can give your group a special assignment.

We will be doing both inside and outside jobs.

(Breakfast and lunch provided)

Children’s Ministry News

New Sunday School Offering (Starts March 9th):

All classes will be working together to raise $500 lbs. of canned goods by the end of the school year. These canned goods will be given to the Norcross Cooperative Ministries. Please encourage your children to help contribute to this worthy cause! There will be collection bins placed out at the back of the Education Building (right outside of the multi-purpose room). You can drop them off before you go to your class on Sunday mornings. Thanks!

Easter Egg Hunt/Spring Festival:

Our annual Easter Egg Hunt/Spring Festival will be taking place on Wednesday, March 19th at the Simpsonwood Retreat Center from 4:30-7:00pm. There will be slides, obstacle courses, moon walks, and of course our traditional Easter Egg Hunts (one for PreK and under & one for Kindergarten - 3rd Grade). Don't forget to bring in your stuffed Easter Eggs by March 12th. There are collection bins set out at the front of the Education Building. Please note....the youth will be having a fundraising dinner under the pavilion. Dinner starts at 5:30PM. Please make sure to RSVP with the front office.

Parking Lot Arrows

Please observe the arrows in the lower parking lot (the one that goes in front of the old Fellowship Hall and then around by the FLC).

We have made this a one way loop.

This was necessary because there is not enough width for 2 cars to pass at the lower end of the circle.

Please follow the arrows .

 Honduras Mission Trip Openings

There are 5 spaces left for the Honduras Village Mission Trip.

Date: May 31 – June 7

(Adults & Youth 16 years & up)

There are 4 places left on the La Ceiba Dos Trip: June 7-14

(Adults & Youth 16 years & up)

Please Email Laurie Willing (lwilling@simpsonwoodumc.org) or

 Email back to Linda

(770-441-2181)

Volunteers Needed

Powerpoint operators for our 8:45am & 11am services each week.

Flexible schedule; training available

Email back to Linda

March 2008

Christian Education News

Monday Lunchtime Ladies Bible Study

On March 3, we began a new 6-week study using the

Book of Matthew to follow Jesus’ journey to the cross.

Come be a part of this small, intimate group as we prepare our

hearts and minds to focus on being discipled by Jesus.

Study meets from noon – 1 p.m., so you are welcome to bring your lunch.

Room 220 of the FLC, led by Laurie Willing.

Mark Your Calendars, Ladies!!!

Lora King will once again be leading the Women’s Summer Study.

Please add these dates to your calendars.

The class will meet on Tuesdays and begin June 3. 

They will go through August 12 and meet from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Childcare will be available and we will take reservations when the sign up begins.

We do not have the study picked out yet.

We are looking at a couple and will let you know.

Adult Education Committee Members Needed

We are currently looking for a few more people to join our Adult Education Ministry Team.  Our responsibilities are to coordinate adult education opportunities from Sunday school and Disciple Bible study to special learning seminars to assist our members in their spiritual journey. We have an evening meeting every other month. If you have an interest in this committee or just want more information, please call Laurie Willing, Dir. of Christian Education & Youth Ministries

Preschool News

Preschool Registration for Fall 2008 Going On

Call Andrea Heaton, Preschool Director  770-441-9444

Also, extended day programs for currently enrolled preschool students are now available on Wednesday & Thursdays.

SIMPSONWOOD UMC

PRESCHOOL

SUMMER CAMPS 2008

All children must be 3, 4 or 5 by September 1, 2008 and must be potty trained.

Two sessions are offered:  June 16 - 19, “Camp Fit for a King or Queen”, and/or July 14 - 17, “Glad Scientist Camp”. 

Fee is $85 per session.  Hours: 9:30am – 1pm, Monday thru Thursday

Deposit of $45 per session (non-refundable) is due at time of registration.

Balance due ($40)by:  June 9 for session 1    July 7 for session 2

Snack will be provided; you send a lunch.

PLANNING AHEAD:

Easter Sunday, March 23

7am Sunrise Service in the FLC

7:45-8:30am Breakfast in the FLC

(Sign up for breakfast in the Ed Building reception area or Email back)

8:45 & 11am Services

9:50am: Sunday School

SUMC Blood Drive

Sunday, March 30, 8am-2pm

In the Gym

It only takes 30-45 minutes.

Sing-up sheets in the narthex or by Email: sumcblooddrive@yahoo.com

You must be at least 17 years old and weigh 110 pounds.

Did you know donating one pint of blood can help to save 3-4 lives?

Make Plans to Donate at the Blood Drive

Sunday, March 30, 2008 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Family Life Center

If you would like to make an appointment, email your request sumcblooddrive@yahoo.com .

Children’s Musical: “Are We There Yet?”

Sunday, April 20^th, 11am Service

In the FLC gym

Vacation Bible School: July 21st -25th

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