Another Take on the Parable of the Talents

You may recall that back in October of last year, I wrote about the Parable of the Loaned Money, also known as the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). This is a wonderful lesson, and I tried my best to explain my layman’s understanding of it. Recently, though, I came across another good perspective on this parable that I wanted to share.

In this passage, Jesus illustrates the concept of stewardship very well and shows us some of the key challenges of stewardship. For one, we can often see ourselves as less capable or talented, like the last servant in Jesus’ parable. This can allow us to excuse ourselves from active stewardship because we don’t think we have any gifts that can be used for God’s purpose. We see our gifts as minimal, and therefore, our responsibility to support God’s kingdom is likewise minimal.

This can be a major struggle with our view of stewardship. What are we to be good stewards of? How are we to manage our gifts? What is our responsibility? What is God really expecting of us? If we are good stewards of our money, is that enough? What about our time, talent, and relationships?

A wonderful way to start each day is to ask God one question: “What would You have me to do with everything You have entrusted to me?” Let’s break this question down by focusing on some key words:

“You” – What does God want me to do? Not what do I want to do or what do others want me to do?

“Everything” – It all belongs to God. He, as the true owner, wants us to steward everything to further His purpose for us and His kingdom.

“Entrusted” – As I have repeatedly written, we don’t own “our stuff”. We have been entrusted or appointed to steward it for a brief time on this earth. We can’t take any of it with us. All that we have and all that we have truly stewarded will be left by us when we enter our eternal home.

We should remember the answers to these questions when we consider our responsibility to be good stewards of all of our gifts during our brief time here on earth.

Remember, the purpose of giving and stewardship isn’t to fund God’s church or His work. The purpose of giving is for us to make our hearts right in our relationship with God, and to demonstrate that we are aware that our purpose on Earth is to honor and glorify Him while furthering His kingdom on earth. Please prayerfully consider where giving to God ranks among the things in your life, and remember, we are merely the stewards of our earthly possessions.

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Giving and Expenses

Budgeted Giving, May-25 -- $155,500

Actual Giving, May-25 -- $153,384 (A very small miss from our May budget – not too bad)

Budgeted Expenses, May-25 -- $155,500

Actual Expenses, May-25 -- $183,464 (Yikes – that’s a pretty big miss)

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Budgeted Giving, YTD (first 11 months of our fiscal year) -- $1,844,500

Actual Giving, YTD -- $1,863,312 ($18,812 better than budget – we’re still doing well through this point in our fiscal year)

Budgeted Expenses, YTD -- $1,844,500

Actual Expenses, YTD -- $1,805,651 ($38,849 better than budget – very good fiscal discipline by our ministries!)

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Ways to Give to Due West Methodist Church

Give Online – Click this link: Donate - Due West Methodist Church

Give In Person – Drop cash or a check into the offering plate at any of our services

on Sunday morning.

Mail a Check – Send your gift to the Church office at:

Due West Methodist Church

3956 Due West Road

Marietta, GA 30064

Donate Stocks - We also accept in-kind contributions of stocks. If you would like more information, please contact our Business Coordinator, Amber Wilson at awilson@duewest.org.

The Names of God

This month at Due West, we’re going to be exploring the names of God. God has many names and many titles and each one highlights another wonderful facet of His character. After spending time on the topic of distraction, it seems very fitting to focus on God’s character and how it relates to us. If you want to find out exactly which names we’ll be highlighting, you’ll need to join us in person or online–and I certainly hope you will.

As I sit with this topic of the names of God, I’m reminded of the Gaither chorus entitled, “There’s Something About That Name.” Here are the lyrics, in case you’re not familiar:

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus; there's just something about that name

Master, Savior, Jesus, like the fragrance after the rain

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, let all Heaven and earth proclaim

Kings and kingdoms will all pass away

But there's something about that name

Kings and kingdoms will all pass away

But there's something about that name

The words of the song read like a prayer–the movement from devotion, adoration and worship to a recognition that one name has stood, and will stand the test of time–the name of Jesus.

The Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans talks about how “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (10:13) But the name of God is not some kind of magic or spell–it’s a hallmark element of the relationship God invites us to share with Him. This relationship is embodied with Jesus, and made especially present to us through God’s Spirit. This is a saving relationship, a sanctifying relationship, and a relationship filled with abundant life.

What does the name of the Lord mean to you? Is there a specific name or title of God that resonates with you, and if so, why?

My prayer for us this coming month is that we would each connect deeper with a God who calls us by name, invites us to know Him by name, and calls us to live accordingly. In Jesus’ name I pray, AMEN!

God bless you to make disciples,

Sam Gindlesberger

Last month, Global Methodists across north Georgia met to have their annual conference. Each Global Methodist church is represented by their pastor(s) and lay delegate(s). This conference does include some voting and business but it is also so much more than that. Bryan Ellis, one of our lay delegates this year, provided the following brief report of his experience this year at annual conference.

It was such a pleasure and a truly encouraging experience to attend the 2025 North Georgia Annual Conference of the Global Methodist Church along with Pastor Sam Gindlesberger and fellow lay delegate, Jennifer Morrow.

I grew up attending churches that lacked denominational affiliation and have lived with an inherent bias against denominational governance. All of the splits and schisms throughout history seemed to validate that bias.

However, I must happily confess that my experience at this conference is strong evidence to contradict my bias. What I encountered was a large group of clergy and lay delegates whose highest collective interest appears to be bringing glory to our God rather than a focus on empowerment of people or denominational officials.

I witnessed new rules and guidelines being proposed and debated, with strong feelings on both sides of the issues. But, at no time, did I sense personal animus or a lack of unity. The business sessions during which voting took place were models of collegiality and respect.

Even more telling was the beauty and power of the worship sessions. I truly enjoyed and treasure the experience of the obvious presence of God during those sessions. I would gladly attend this conference again in the future for that purpose alone.

And yet, there was still more on offer at the North Georgia Annual Conference. The workshop sessions I attended were very enlightening and educational. I'd even describe one particular session I attended as truly inspiring. There were far more workshop sessions than one person could attend, and while I am sincerely grateful for those which I attended, I must confess to mild jealousy of those who got to attend the other sessions, because the commentary I heard about all of them was just excellent!

I’m sincerely thankful for the opportunity to have attended this event. I am closer to God for having participated in this conference, and I commend the experience to all of my fellow believers at Due West!

Bryan Ellis, Lay Delegate

July 2-5 - Church Offices Closed
July 4 - First Amendment 5K
July 7-10 - Football Camp
July 7-11 – Science Camp, Art Camp
July 9 – Prayer Meeting
July 11-12 – CFA Centerstage Show
July 14-18 - Science Camp
July 15 - Cobb Election - Polling Place
July 17-20 – CFA Presents Shrek the Musical
July 21-25 – Science Camp
July 23 – Prayer Meeting
July 25 & 26 – CFA Presents Music Man
July 26 – Estate Planning Workshop

Support Groups

AA Open Meeting - Sundays @ 7:00 pm (Bldg A)
AA Women’s Group - Thursdays @ 7:00 pm (Bldg A)
GriefShare - Sundays @ 6:00 pm (Bldg C)
GRASP Support Group - Second Tuesday @ 7:00 pm (Bldg C)
S.O.S. Support Group - Second Thursday @ 7:00 pm (Bldg C)
- Please note that the Survivors of Suicide Support group is moving to and merging with the Marietta group.
Parkinson’s Support Group - Second Sunday @ 3:00 pm
Better Days - 1st and 3rd Mondays @ 7:00 pm (Bldg C)

Dementia Ministry Meetings

Spouse Support Group meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 am.
Spouse Group meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm.
Family Support Group meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm.

Currently, all meetings are being held via Zoom. For more information, please email dementiaministry@duewest.org.

Weekly Exercise Classes (Bldg B)

Monday

Tone & Tighten @ 9:30 am (Nursery)

Tuesday

Pilates @ 9:30 am

Wednesday

Cardio-Sculpt @ 9:30 am (Nursery)
Slow Flow Yoga @ 10:35 am

Thursday

Zumba @ 9:30 am

Friday

Boot Camp @ 8:30 am (Nursery)
Stretch & Tone @ 9:30 am (Nursery)

Van Fundraiser Drive

We’ve already got one van, let’s keep up the momentum for the second! These vans will greatly help many of our mission programs, ministries, and groups here on campus! If you would like to contribute to this goal, you can do so by clicking here!

Job Opening

We have a new part-time position available for anyone interested in helping out with our Communications Ministry! You can check out the job description on our website by clicking the link below, or you can also reach out to us for any additional information!

Click here to check it out!

Altar Flowers

Did you know we have a Flower Ministry at Due West Methodist? A floral arrangement can be purchased and displayed on the altar during Sunday morning services in honor or memory of someone you love, to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, or just because you love Jesus. An acknowledgment of the flowers will be included in the preservice slides. You will also have the option of taking home the arrangement after the service or donating it to the Flower Ministry. If you choose to donate it, we have volunteers on Monday morning who will divide the arrangement into smaller bouquets and deliver them to you as well as to church members on our prayer list. The arrangements cost $75 and are available to purchase from January – November of each year, with the exception of the first Sunday of each month. You can click here to order Altar Flowers for an upcoming Sunday. Alternatively, you can contact Denise Luders for assistance at dluders@duewest.org or call the church office at 770-427-3835.

How to Church Center

In this article, we are highlighting VIEW ORDER OF SERVICE. This resource is available to you on the Home page.

VIEW ORDER OF SERVICE

Each week, we prepare and post an Order of Service for the three worship services we offer on Sunday mornings. If you want to know “what is happening next” during a worship service, this is a feature you will LOVE! Check it out and learn what song will be next, what happens after the offering, or who donated the beautiful altar flowers!

Follow these steps to View Order of Service:

Select the Church Center app on your mobile device. If you don’t have the app, now is a great time to visit the App Store and download it!
Once logged in, from the Home page, select View Order of Service.
The most recent date is at the top. Simply click on it to access the Order of Service for that Sunday.
For your reference, past Orders are also available.

If you have any questions about the Church Center app, please contact Denise Luders at dluders@duewest.org.

Due West Preschool & Kindergarten registration is full for the 2025-2026 school year!

To schedule a tour or to be added to our waitlist, call our preschool office at 770-590-0982 or visit our website. For more information, feel free to reach out to skubek@duewest.org. We look forward to meeting your family!

Preschool Sunday School

I can do what Jesus says.

Memory Verse: “Be kind and loving to each other.” Ephesians 4:32, NCV

This month, we will continue to Live it Out and discover how to love like Jesus with our preschoolers. Jesus showed us how to love in many ways as He helped people, was kind to them, forgave them, and was patient and gentle toward them. Jesus was consistently showing us what love looks like.

There is another way we can learn how to love like Jesus and that is by doing what Jesus says. Jesus gave us very clear instructions on what to do, and then Jesus gave us the gift of His Holy Spirit to guide us and help us do it. That is why we want our preschoolers to learn that “I can do what Jesus says” . . . because they can! Preschoolers can do what Jesus says and show His love to everyone everywhere!

Elementary Sunday School

Live it Out - With Jesus we can help change the world.

Memory Verse: “Our God is a God who strengthens and encourages you. May He give you the same attitude toward one another that Christ Jesus had.” Romans 15:5, NIRV

Living and loving like Jesus sounds great in theory, but may be a little challenging in practice. However, with the help of God’s Spirit, we don’t have to do it alone. When we follow Jesus, God’s Spirit transforms us, shaping us every day into who God has called us to be and how God is calling us to live. Live It Out is not JUST a theme, but a call to action. It encourages kids to actively live out their faith through their words and interactions with others. And the more we become like Jesus, the more we can make a true difference in this world and in the lives of those around us.

We will not have dwKids Sunday School on June 29th or July 6th; however, child care will be available both mornings downstairs in Building A.

Volunteers Needed

We are currently recruiting volunteers for the 2025-2026 preschool and elementary Sunday School classes. If you would like to be a part of the ministry, please contact Alicia Iles at ailes@duewest.org

Check out our July Youth Newsletter for everything you need to know about youth activities this month!

Join us Sunday nights from 5:30-7:30 pm for Ignite!

To subscribe to our monthly newsletter click here.

July 6 - No Ignite

July 13 - Regular Ignite

July 20 - Regular Ignite (Possible Outing)

July 27 - Regular Ignite

Youth go to Worship – July 6

1st Sunday of each Month!

Youth will not meet for Sunday School on the first Sunday of each month but will go to either the 9:45 or 11:00 service on the first Sunday of every month. This is a great opportunity to fellowship with the rest of our church and to participate in communion.

Can’t wait to see you all there!

Youth Choir Tour in Jackson Mississippi

Our Rooted Youth Choir went to Jackson Mississippi in late May to minister with Hilltop Church and Praying Pelican Missions. Hilltop Church is an inner city church in Jackson which focuses on ministering to the broken and needy. They founded a women’s and men’s home close by which help recovering addicts and those transitioning from time behind bars. Each week this small storefront church receives up to 15,000 pounds of food from Costco, Sam's Club, and Walmart to give out to the community. Their small church with its rows of chairs on Sunday transforms into a food warehouse on Monday which the men and women from the homes work to organize each week. On Wednesday morning, there is a long line of cars starting as early as 5 in the morning to get these boxes of food. At 10 the car line comes into the little church parking lot and groups offer to pray for the passengers as they wait in line for food. Others come up to the church on foot. The food is gone in 2 short hours. The tired volunteers then clean up the church, moving pallets and mopping up bits of fruit juice to make the church spotless again. This happens every week in this beautiful church full of Christ’s love!

Our youth had the wonderful opportunity of stepping into this ministry and offering support and service to them. The week began with our attending their church service. We were all surprised as the church members started counting down the timer for the service to begin, “ 5…4…3…2…1 Cheers!” They were so ready for church and needed God’s Word and a time of worship like water in the desert. The youth were also surprised to find that the church members prayed out loud together all at the same time in what they called “fountain” prayer. One person announced what they were going to pray for, pauses, and then everyone prays at the same time. It was surprising to us, but also so faith affirming. Everyone was aware of all the prayers reaching out to God at the same time. It was beautiful.

Our youth served with wonderful attitudes giving their best effort for this church and their community. They were able to paint in the men’s home and assist the women in organizing food. They joined the long food passing line, much like our pumpkin passing lines at the Due West pumpkin patch, and made sure each box had every food group available. They prayed with the cars’ passengers and told them to come back for Hilltop’s kids camps starting soon. Additionally, the youth were tasked at making candy bundles with a hand-written scripture for 1,000 prisoners who would attend an evangelical event that Friday night. Each of us wrote many scriptures on pieces of paper as we searched the Word for the right passage(s).

The funds we raised at the Movies, Music & More event enabled our youth to go on this wonderful trip. We were also able to sponsor a lunch and prayer tent ministry called Soul Snatchers where we served grilled hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, and water to the community and offered to pray for them. The boys enthusiastically held up signs calling out to the cars passing by to come by for free lunch and free prayer! We were able to pray for many families with their children and give them a wonderful lunch. One woman cried even while she was waiting for food. She asked us to pray for her daughter who was starting to use drugs. This was the first time many of our chaperones and youth experienced ministering to the homeless.

The youth were ALSO able to sing 6 times during this special week! We went to two nursing homes, sang for the Sunday and Wednesday services at Hilltop, and sang at Soul Snatchers and at the food box event. The youth and chaperones stayed at Madison Methodist Church in their gym on air mattresses. There were two partitions to divide the big space into a girls, boys, and recreation/eating area. We learned this church had also just joined the Global Methodist denomination. Their team of volunteers provided amazing meals for us all week. They served us with passion and thoughtfulness so that we could serve the community. What a wonderful experience this trip was! It was one our youth will remember forever!!

There are lots of exciting things coming up for the Center for the Arts that you won’t want to miss! Be sure to check out our webpage to learn more!

Tickets On Sale Now for Shrek the Musical!

Get ready for laughter, adventure, and a whole lot of heart in our spectacular production of Shrek the Musical! Featuring a cast of talented performers of all ages, this fairytale romp is fun for the whole family. Don’t miss your chance to visit the swamp and cheer on your favorite characters!

Shrek the Musical

Kindermusik Classes

We are now offering mommy and me (or caregiver and me) classes for babies and toddlers. These classes are offered in partnership with Kindermusik of West Cobb. Please see their site to Register for Kindermusik.

Watercolor Classes for Adults

Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 10:30 am-12:00 pm for a fun watercolor class with Annette Lewis. You can commit to just one class at a time, and no experience is necessary - Annette will guide you step-by-step. Just bring yourself and your supplies, or if you don’t have supplies, let her know and Annette will provide those for you. Cost is $13 if you bring your own supplies, $17 if you’d like Annette to provide them. Simply send Annette a text at 404-664-9906 if you’d like to join the class.

Instrumental Lessons

We are thrilled to offer you lessons in piano, voice, guitar, bass guitar, ukulele and harmonica. If you are interested in private lessons in any of those instruments, please send an email to Nicole at cfa@duewest.org for more information.

Missions for July

Check out the information below to learn more about all the churchwide mission projects we have going on here at Due West!

Check out the archive of missions newsletters HERE.

Register here to have the monthly email newsletter delivered directly to your inbox!

Recreation Ministry Scholarships!

Thanks to a great partnership with Burnt Hickory Baptist Church and Day’s Chevrolet, our Recreation Ministry program is able to offer three half-off Flag Football registration scholarships to kids of Cobb County Police officers, and three half-off registration scholarships to kids of Cobb County Firefighters. Go God! Moving the Kingdom forward!

Volunteer Opportunity!

Cobb Police Athletic League is hosting youth Football and Cheerleading Skills Camp at Osborne High School on July 8th-10th, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Our church has been asked to run 1-2 hydration stations and provide “on the field” assistant coaching help. If this is something that you would like to learn more about, please contact Mark Hellman.

Really Fun Volunteer Opportunity!

Join Mark on Thursday, July 17th at the Acworth Community Center for Horizon Kickball! Mark and Ron Moore will be coaching their team, the Bobcats, and the game is at 7:00 pm. This is kickball for special needs teens and adults. Volunteers are needed to help the players run the bases and play in the “outfield”. Reach out to Mark for more information.

VBS at Summer Lunch!

Volunteers are needed to help with a “sidewalk” VBS at one of our summer lunch sites on Thursday, July 24th from 12:00 pm until 1:30 pm. The theme will be Noah’s Ark, and we will be having a skit, games, Bible lessons, and more. Spanish speakers are a plus! Kids are welcome! Under 14 must be accompanied by an adult guardian. This will be a true blessing to the kids of this community!

New Ministries Coming Soon!

Missions is very excited to be launching two new ministries! The first is a First Responders Support Ministry. The committee has already met and they are exploring ways that this ministry can offer love and support to police officers and firefighters in our area. We want to be able to show God’s love to them and to their families. There is still room for more missionaries on this team! Watch for different and unique ways to get involved.

Secondly, we are exploring how our church can reach more families in our community, both churched and unchurched, by offering a faith-based parenting workshop. We have the makings of a great committee that will be studying curriculum and designing a “road map” as to how this ministry will operate, who our target audience will be, etc. If this is something that you feel led to be involved in, please let Mark Hellman know.

MUST Summer Lunch Food Donations

Summer is here and kids are hungry! You can still help by bringing food donations to Due West! We need individually-packaged foods for kids in need. CLICK HERE to view a list of needed items. The items we need the most are the most expensive items - ravioli, beanie weenies, tuna or chicken salad kits. Please bring donated items to Building C. You can add them to the donation bins or bring them to room 226. We will collect donations all summer!

Contact Judy Davis for more information.

To sign up to drive or ride along to help deliver lunches, please CLICK HERE.

If you would like to sign up to pack lunches, please CLICK HERE to sign up.

Upcoming Estate Planning Seminar: Wills and Trusts

On Saturday, July 26th, from 2-4 pm in Room C242 your Legacy Ministry Committee will again sponsor a program for members of all ages who desire to learn more about these important estate planning documents at no costto you. Your will relates to everything God has entrusted to you, and it can be a powerful statement of your Christian generosity. Any person who has a bank account or owns a home, real estate, car, or other personal property has an estate. Such a person should have a will.

Your last will and testament are important for the purposes of passing property on after you are gone, but there are other things that are equally important for you to know so that you can develop the most effective plan for your circumstances.

Wills and the probate process.
What happens if one passes without a will?
Other ways to pass property outside your will and why passing assets outside of your will is important.
Revocable living trusts and how they can contribute to your planning goals.
Reasons to periodically review and update your will or trust.

Please use this link to sign up. The class size is limited to 14 individuals.

A Message from Habitat for Humanity

Seeing a myriad of diverse faith organizations and companies come together for a quarter of a century to build hope through housing, is in a word, inspirational. Today, the Cobb County Habitat Interfaith Coalition is raising the walls on their 25th Habitat house that will be a home for a Cobb County Public Servant.

The future homeowner, D, is a Project Utility Manager at the Cobb County Department of Transportation, helping to ensure the county’s residents enjoy quality infrastructure. Despite a stable career and doing overtime work he enjoys, D and his wife Dreika can’t find decent, affordable housing in the county he serves. Instead, they rent a small townhome just outside of Cobb, where they battle with crowding and substandard conditions.

This year’s faith groups include 14 members: Smyrna First United Methodist Church, Bethany United Methodist Church, East Cobb Islamic Center, Islamic Center of Marietta, Temple Kol Emeth, Temple Sinai, Ahavath Achim Synagogue, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Log Cabin Church, Covenant Church, Unity North of Atlanta Church, Macland Community Church, First Presbyterian Church of Marietta and Due West Methodist Church.

The eight corporate partners include: Pinkerton & Laws Construction of Atlanta, Atlanta West Carpets, Moore Colson, Fortune-Johnson, Dwell Design Studio, Nissan, Burke-Moore and Sentinel Lake Neighborhood.

Henry Hene, long serving Coalition Chair says, “Staying together as an extremely diverse coalition for 25 years has not always been easy, but we have remained steadfastly committed to our mission. Our motto is ‘We Build to Coexist; We Coexist to Build’. We build together for a larger purpose than our individual organizations.”

This coalition is building more than just a house. Together, we are building hope, community, a brighter future, stability, and generational wealth for this family through a safe, affordable home.

Yours in the Mission,

Kyle Huhtanen

CEO & Executive Director

Way Maker is turning 4 on July 14th!

Come help Way Maker celebrate our birthday on Monday, July 14th at Bruster’s Ice Cream (Due West Bruster’s location). Drop by on July 14th between 2:00 - 8:00 pm and grab your favorite treat! A portion of the proceeds from the sales between these hours will go directly to Way Maker and the mothers and babies we support.

Ladies Game Night

It's July, and it's time for Ladies Game Night!

Come join us on July 24th in Building C, Room 219 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm for fun and fellowship. Bring a game and a heavy hors d'oeuvre to share. (Drinks and paper products provided)

Please register on ChurchCenter so that we know how to set up for the night.

The Pickleball schedule is as follows and everyone is invited to join us!

Mondays - 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Wednesdays - 6:00-8:00 pm

We have the equipment here at the church, and you are welcome to use it.

The Congregational Care Ministry is committed to sharing the love of Christ by loving and supporting our church family. We work with our Pastors to meet the needs of our congregation, especially during times of illness and loss, and to those who no longer can attend worship services. We walk alongside those going through hard times utilizing home and facility visits, phone calls, cards, and emails.

It is a joy to offer Holy Communion to those who cannot come to the Lord’s Table and offer anointing with oil as a reminder that Christ is always with us in body, mind, and spirit. We provide Holy Communion after our services each Sunday and serve in the Healing Services and Longest Night Service each year.

Our Ministry is ready and waiting to be there for you, and we assure you of complete confidentiality. To be assigned a CCM, please get in touch with Brenda Wyatt, Lay Leader, at bwyatt66chs@gmail.com or 770-605-3709.

Matthew 25:40: “Truly I tell you whatever you did for one of the least of those brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

In His Service by Your Side

Brenda Wyatt

GriefShare - Comforting Others

After the funeral, when the cards and flowers have stopped coming, most of the people around you return to their normal lives. But your grief continues and you may feel alone. Often friends and family want to help, but don't know how. That's the reason for GriefShare. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and have successfully rebuilt their lives. We understand how you feel because we have been in the same place. We will walk with you on the long path through grief toward healing and restored hope for the future.GriefShare is a nationwide network committed to biblical concepts for healing from your grief. To learn more visit the GriefShare website at www.griefshare.org.

What to Expect: GriefShare is a group that meets weekly for 13 weeks. There are three key parts to the group.

· Video Seminar

· Support Group

· Workbook (Provided)

The next 13-week cycle begins September 14th, 2025. Join us at 6:00 pm in Building C, Room 242, everyone is welcome to join the group here. If you have any questions or are interested in participating, please contact Connie Morrow:

Email: cmm10500@gmail.com

Cell Phone (Preferred): 904-651-2732

Media Team Sunday Volunteering

Hey Due West families! On Sundays, have you ever used the lyrics on the screens to follow along with worship? Or read the scripture with Pastor David? Seen the offering photos? Maybe you’ve watched the announcement videos? All of these are controlled by a Media Team volunteer back in the tech booth! We have tons of opportunities for volunteering, but our most needed position right now is ProPresenter Operator. If you have ever used something like PowerPoint, then you are immediately qualified to use ProPresenter! Matt, the Director of Media, handles all of the stressful “tech”-y bits and personally teaches you ProPresenter through shadowing and practical experience!

If you would only like to volunteer once a month, that’s perfectly fine! We are very flexible with scheduling and have positions available for every service time. If you are still hesitant to volunteer, just give it a try and volunteer for one Sunday! All you have to do is email Matt Boullain and he’ll walk you through everything!

July 2025 Newsletter

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