Ash Wednesday and Lent

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The Lent Season is upon us!  Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday!  Hollydale will hold its Ash Wednesday Servicetomorrow at 7pm, following theWednesday Dinner.  Please plan to join us for dinner and fellowshipat 6pmand stay for the service to begin the Lenten season with worship, reflection, reconciliation and the imposition of ashes.  If you are unable to attend the7pmservice, there will be an offering of the Imposition of Ashestomorrow morning at 10:00 amat the church.

Attached please find a schedule of the Lenten Season sermons that will be shared by Pastor April, along with aLenten Timeline that explains a little bit about the Lent Season leading up the Easter Sunday.

You might ask……What's with the ashes?  The ashes remind us of our mortality and they are also our symbol of mourning and repenting for our sins. These are reminders of our need for a Savior.  The ashes placed on the shape of the cross on the forehead of each Disciple transform the ashes into our proclamation that we have such a Savior in Jesus Christ! Ash Wednesday is a vital and holy time as we begin the season of Lent. 

Have A BLESSED day and see you at dinner on Wednesday at 6pm!

Missional Merger Meeting

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On Wednesday, January 30th, at 7PM we will hold a church wide members meeting to share the exploration team's progress on what the missional merger would look like. The exploration team is going to meet four times to plan together. Just two of those meetings will have taken place by the time of this meeting so there will not be a finished idea to share; but we will be able to share written answers to some of the biggest questions we have heard from the congregation and provide updated information. The agenda for the meeting is below. Please continue to fast and pray for this meeting, the exploration team and our entire congregation that we would be guided by God to what will facilitate reaching and discipling those in our community for Christ. May we allow the peace of Christ to reign in our hearts.

7pm.
Opening Prayer
Purpose/Mission of Exploration Team
Introduction of Other Team Members
Process of Exploration Team
Reading of Jonah 1 & 2
Sharing Insight from Exploration Team
FAQ Handout & Read Out Loud
Q&A
Congregation prays for the Team as they continue their work

7:45pm...
Update & planning regarding option of part time local pastor/paragraph 213 process
Closing prayer

“Paint Out Pain” of Color II is coming up on December 15th!

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Think what a wonderful gift this would be to help someone who struggles with abuse. There are many who don’t recognize they are being abused, while others see it happening.

P.O.P. “Paint Out Pain” is returning to Hollydale UMC on Saturday, December 15th from 1pm-4pm, led by Ms. Janie Deadwyler. Below is a link that will provide you with the details and you can purchase tickets and register to attend. Pray for this event, those leading and attending, that it will open the eyes, hearts and minds of those who are needing it the most! Thank you.

P.O.P. "Paint Out Pain" will help you to see how to release the hurt of emotional, verbal, mental, physical and psychological abuse. Finally release these emotions in a creative, safe and freeing atmosphere.

• What or Who hurt you?

• How many times have you seen the 'RED FLAGS?"

• Are there children involved?

• What Would You Do?

• Can you give unconditional love over and over again?

• What makes you think you can change them?

LIMITED SEATING: GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY BY: DECEMBER 8, 2018 – Click on the link below……

Breakfast with Santa, December 1

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Please join us at Hollydale United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 1st 9:00 am–12:00 pm. We will have pancakes, visit and pictures with Santa, special activities for the children and a Kid’s Secret Santa Shop where the children will be able to “shop” (no money needed) for small gifts for family, and have them wrapped and ready to give at Christmas! Afterward, everyone is invited to go caroling in the community starting around 1pm! Tell your family, neighbors and friends!

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HOW CAN YOU HELP and BE BLESSED

• We need pancake mix (the kind you only add water) butter/margarine and syrup for our Breakfast with Santa. If you are able to help, please bring it to the kitchen and leave on the counter.

• We need volunteers to help make the pancakes and serve the community.

• We need volunteers to help with the Secret Santa Shop. Janie Deadwyler is coordinating the shop, so please let her know you can help with set up, helping the kids pick out gifts, wrapping, etc. Her email is janie.deadwyler@gmail.com A sign up sheet is also on the counter in the narthex, please sign up!

• We need donations for the Secret Santa Shop. We are looking for items such as jewelry, picture frames, ornaments, mugs, candles, little toys, hand towels, pot holders, small tools, knickknacks, socks , gloves, scarfs, hats, nail grooming sets, golf balls, wallets, purses ,makeup bags, coffees, teas, candy, flash lights, keep sake boxes , coasters, crafts, vases, wind chimes , garden tools, wall decor, children's books, ties, & hankies (male and female), small potted flowers , *Christmas decorations, movies, music. Things like that. *This is the time you can re-gift items given to you that are not to your taste and clean up a little at home!

• Wrapping paper, ribbons & bows, tape, gift bags of all sizes and gift tags.

All items can be dropped off in the fellowship hall and placed in the 5th room on the right (formerly a pantry storage area). Please mark it “Santa’s Shop”, so it’s apparent what it’s for.

Share this with your family, friends & neighbors!

We thank you in advance for making the little ones so happy and boosting their self esteem!

Paint out Pain returns

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Think what a wonderful gift this would be to help someone who struggles with abuse.  There are many who don’t recognize they are being abused, while others see it happening.

P.O.P. “Paint Out Pain” is returning to Hollydale UMC on Saturday, December 15 from 1pm-4pmth, led by Ms. Janie Deadwyler.  Below is a link that will provide you with the details and you can purchase tickets and register to attend.  Pray for this event, those leading and attending, that it will open the eyes, hearts and minds of those who are needing it the most!  Thank you.

P.O.P. "Paint Out Pain" will help you to see how to release the hurt of emotional, verbal, mental, physical and psychological abuse.

Finally release these emotions in a creative, safe and freeing atmosphere.

What or Who hurt you?

How many times have you seen the 'RED FLAGS?"

Are there children involved?

What Would You Do?

Can you give unconditional love over and over again?

What makes you think you can change them?

LIMITED SEATING: GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY BY: DECEMBER 8, 2018 – Click on the link below……

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pop-of-color-ii-tickets-52005133755?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text

"Paint out Pain" event

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Hollydale United Methodist Church is exciting to be hosting a “Paint Out Pain” event in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness, lead by Janie Deadwyler on Saturday, October 13th from 1pm-4pm. There is limited space, so get your tickets early!

P.O.P. "Paint Out Pain" will help you see what you are blinded by and release the hurt of emotional, verbal, mental and psychological abuse. Finally release these emotions in a creative way and freeing atmosphere. LIMITED SPACE: GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY BY: OCTOBER 8, 2018. A link with further details is below.

https://bit.ly/2Nl2AlV

Special Weekend of Music @ Hollydale

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You and your family and friends are invited to enjoy a Special Weekend of Music at Hollydale UMC!

“OIL FOR OUR LAMPS”

Southern Gospel, Bluesy Rock & Traditional

 

Friday, August 17th @ 7pm

Southern Gospel with Tom Moore

Saturday, August 18th @ 7pm

Traditional with Ralph Freeman

Sunday, August 19th @ 11am Worship Service

 

Musical Guests: Tom Moore & Ralph Freeman   /  Speakers: Ashley Smith (Sun.)

“Give me Oil in my Lamp!”  We never want to be lamps without oil!  Join together for this time to hear music and testimony and remember the Lord's grace & goodness! 

Come, let your lamp be filled with the oil of the Lord!  May the light of Christ shine brightly in and through you for all the world to see!  Let Him set your feet & heart to dancing!  

If someone you know wants to share a solo, a song set or a testimony, please have them text Pastor April at 678.571.7818 or email to aprilellisellis@gmail.com.

Come out and be blessed!

 

 

 

Hollydale UMC Spaghetti Fundraiser!!!

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Come join us this Sunday, August 12th, for a Spaghetti luncheon fundraiser

Lunch will be served immediately after our service.

Suggested Donation - $6/Adult and $3/child

Donations collected will be directed to general funds with special emphasis on pension & insurance.

We look forward to seeingeveryone at our Hollydale UMC Café

Don’t forget to bring a friend – or two – or more!!!

Special Weekend of Music

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 “OIL FOR OUR LAMPS” Special Weekend of Music, August 17 (7-8pm), 18 (7-8pm) & 19 (11am)!  Southern Gospel, Bluesy Rock & Traditional.

Musical Guests: Tom Moore, Buddy Causey  - Speakers: Buddy Causey (Sat.), Ashley Smith (Sun.)

“Give me Oil in my Lamp!”  We never want to be lamps without oil!  Join together for this time in August to hear music and testimony and remember the Lord's grace & goodness!  Come, let your lamp be filled with the oil of the Lord!  May the light of Christ shine brightly in and through you for all the world to see!  Let Him set your feet & heart to dancing!  

You and your friends and family are invited to enjoy a Special Weekend of Music in August at Hollydale UMC!  If someone you know wants to share a solo, a song set or a testimony, please have them text me.  Come out and be blessed!  Let God set your feet & heart to dancing!  

Light refreshments and coffee will be provided after each service.

Friday, August 17 from 7-8PM

Saturday, August 18 from 7-8PM

Sunday, August 19 from 11AM - Noon

Hollydale UMC
2364 Powder Springs Road
Marietta, Georgia 30064
 

In His Service,
April Briant (Ellis)
678.571.7818

 

Hollydale is going to the Camp Meeting this Sunday night!

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MESSAGE FROM PASTOR APRIL…

 This Sunday evening, July 15, at 7:30 PM our D.S. has invited us all to Marietta Campground located at 2300 Roswell Road, Marietta just across Roswell Road from East Cobb United Methodist Church.  This is the first Sunday evening of their 2018 annual Camp Meeting and they have designated it as the ‘Atlanta-Marietta District Night’.  We are to be their honored guests. 

I used to stay the week often at Camp Meeting in PA with my Uncle Ted and his family.  It is a tradition that goes back to when Methodism first came to this country before the Revolutionary War.  

 The D.S. shares his thoughts on it in the following paragraphs:

 What is important is that we gather to share in this wonderful ministry tradition located within the bounds of our district.  It is our opportunity to share our connection with each other through an instrument of ‘revival’ that God has used across the years to renew God’s church and to reach the world for Christ.

The word ‘respect’ (re-spicere) literally means ‘to look again’.  The journey of God’s people across time is full of moments when God renewed and reached a deeper place in people’s souls.  Various instruments, some that became traditions, God has used…Camp Meeting, a time to step aside focus intently on matters of the soul, has been such an instrument.  I ‘respect’ the movement of God’s Spirit across the years and will ‘look again’ for the wind of that Spirit this Sunday evening. 

Let’s support this ministry of our district and wait togetherfor the Spirit of God.  “…those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31) 

 In His Service
Pastor April
678.571.7818

Spring Yard Sale April 21st

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REMINDER……….COMMUNITY SPRING YARD SALE IS COMING SOON…..

.If you have item you want to donate to the Hollydale  booth, please bring them to the fellowship hall and place in the box.  Contact Gail Draper at drapergirl52@gmail.com or text to 770-598-3225 with any questions.  Thank you.

 
Hollydale United Methodist Church is having a Community Spring Cleaning Yard Sale!
Saturday, April 21st – 8am to 1pm

Spaces are available for $25 for you to bring all the items you don’t need or want and make a little extra money.

Start gathering your stuff now! 

There will be raffles every hour, cake walk and old fashion lemonade stand. 

Lots of fun for everyone!  Come and join us!

Proceeds will go to support the church’s ministries

For details and to reserve a space, please contact Gail Draper @ drapergail52@gmail.com

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HOLLYDALE UMW MEETING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 20, AT 6:00

Hello, Friends,

This is a reminder about our meeting of Hollydale United Methodist Women on Tuesday, March 20, at 6:00 at the church.  

Please note that ALL MEN AND WOMEN  are invited to this special meeting.  

Our speaker is Fred Birk who will be talking about Identity Theft.  You do not want to miss this!

Please make plans to attend our meeting.  Please bring a snack to share if possible.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!

Thank you for your support of United Methodist Women.

Blessings to you.

Carolyn Wilson

Eagle Scout Project

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Daniel Duke is a Life Scout with Troop 757 at Hollydale UMC and is working on his Eagle Scout project.  He shared his project with the congregation yesterday at church and what a great idea and opportunity for Calvary Children’s Home.  Below is a message from Daniel about himself and the project.  Also below are two links, one to support Daniel financially through a gofundme.com page to purchase the items he has mentioned and a link to Calvary Children’s Home that is located on Lost Mountain Road in Powder Springs.  You can also help by providing some of the materials he has listed in his message below as well as yarn for knitting & crocheting that was added last night and can bring them by the church if you would like or can contact Daniel or his mother Trisha via email and coordinate how to get the items to him. Their emails are above.  Daniel plans to put together 75 bags and the deadline is Sunday, January 21st, so please keep the timing in mind.  Please pray for Daniel and the children’s home as they work together to give these foster children something of their own.  Thank you for your prayers and consideration.

https://www.gofundme.com/ddeagleproject757

http://www.calvarykids.org/

Hello and happy new year. My name is Daniel Duke, and I am a Senior in the North Cobb High School magnet program and plan to attend

Kennesaw State University for a degree in Computer Science. I joined Pack 757 in 2006 as a first grader, and am now a member of Troop 757.

I'm currently working on my BSA Eagle Project and am gathering donations for contributing to the Calvary Children’s Home in the form

of care packages for the children in transition as well as those who reside there.  My aim is to collect drawstring bags to fill with

things like Bibles, toiletries (shampoo, deodorant, sunscreen chap stick, etc.), socks, blankets, brushes, combs, umbrellas, make-up,

sunglasses, ball caps, toboggans; all of which will go into making a package each child may call their own. Other things we desire to

collect are craft supplies, balls, frisbees, and other assorted items the children can enjoy communally.

    If you are interested in a wonderful philanthropy opportunity to share or assist with my project by making a contribution of any of

these materials or similar items you think the children may benefit from having, or simply a monetary donation, it will be greatly

appreciated. To learn more about Calvary Children’s Home, visit their site athttp://www.calvarykids.org. Thanks for your consideration and

all you currently do in support of all children, their educations and future.

Sincerely, Daniel Orion Duke

Susan Davis

Project Administrator-Office/HR Manager

300 Galleria Parkway, SE, Suite 200 / Atlanta, GA 30339

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susan.davis@childressklein.com/childressklein.com