November 2024 Newsletter
Keeping you updated as we gather, grow and go!
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What Are My Contributions Really Used For?
In the past three Due West monthly newsletters, we have tried to explain some of the “why” of stewardship from a Biblical perspective (“What Did Jesus Say About Stewardship?,” Parts 1, 2, and 3). This month, we’re going to try to address a common question: what are my contributions really used for?
Our focus this month will be Due West Methodist’s physical property. Our spiritual properties – our acts to bring others into a relationship with Jesus Christ – will be a focus of a later newsletter. A substantial part of your contributions go towards operating, maintaining, and improving our physical property. Our Board of Trustees does an incredible job overseeing and maintaining all the facilities and equipment on a very limited (almost a “shoestring”) budget. Here’s what we maintain:
The church property is a total of 21.3 acres, including parking lots, green spaces, playgrounds, pavilion, and our retention pond. The church facilities total around 83,988 square feet:
43,008 sq ft in North Campus (Building A)
26,000 sq ft in South Campus (Building C)
12,680 sq ft in the Family Life Center (Building B)
800 sq ft in the Cottage
1,500 sq ft in the Scout Hut
These buildings contain:
50 Exterior doors
177 Exterior windows
61 Commodes/urinals
67 Sinks
3 Showers
2 Sets of washer/dryer
1 Elevator
2 Ice machines
3 Freezers
5 Refrigerators
1 Walk-in refrigerator
5 Ovens/stoves
2 Food warmers
1 Stove top
1 Banner maker
1 Laminator
4 Copiers
10 Water fountains
35 Landline telephones
52 Wi-Fi access points
7 Data switches
10 Hot water heaters
25 Laptop computers
20 Televisions
2 Boilers
9 HVAC units in South Campus
5 HVAC units in the Family Life Center
12 HVAC units in the North Campus
This list does not include a vast amount of video and sound equipment, lighting equipment, or musical instruments (we have at least 5 pianos). Also, we’re not talking about the electricity, natural gas, water, and sewage needed to keep the 84,000 square feet comfortable for our congregation, employees, volunteers, and others. Not surprisingly, the total cost for utilities goes up every year.
The above list is, admittedly, all “stuff”, and stuff does not equal God’s Church. But we believe that all this stuff enables us to carry out our mission to truly be God’s Church, spreading love and the message of salvation to our community and to the world at large. Your stewardship enables all of this.
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Please prayerfully consider where stewardship ranks among the things in your life, and remember – we don’t really own the stuff, God is just giving it to us to steward while we are here on this earth.
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November is the month when we will emphasize Stewardship. All during the month, you will be encouraged to complete an “Estimate of Giving” card for the coming calendar year. The cards will be included in the Sunday morning bulletins, and will also be available online. Your Estimate of Giving is completely confidential, seen only by you and the Due West Contributions Specialist. The estimates will be totaled, and this figure will be shared with the Due West Finance Committee to assist with constructing the next annual budget for our Church. If your circumstances change during the year, just contact our Contributions Specialist and let her know of the change in your estimate.
Consecration Sunday is on November 24th this year, and we will stress the importance of individual stewardship. Hopefully, you can complete your Estimate of Giving card and place it in the offering plate (or complete it online) by that date. However, we will be encouraging you to participate and will continue accepting the cards through the end of 2024.
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Expenses and Giving
Budgeted Giving, Sept-24 -- $166,500
Actual Giving, Sept-24 -- $126,453 (Ouch! Not a good month at all – a $40,000+ miss.)
Budgeted Expenses, Sept-24 -- $166,500
Actual Expenses, Sept-24 -- $152,823 ($13,677 better than budget - excellent!)
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Budgeted Giving, YTD -- $477,500
Actual Giving, YTD -- $434,425 ($43,075 below budget)
Budgeted Expenses, YTD -- $477,500
Actual Expenses, YTD -- $467,400 ($10,100 under budget – very good)
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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 – Place cash or a check into the offering plate at any of our services on Sunday morning.
Mail a Check – Send your gift it 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.
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For this I’m thankful…
Counting your blessings is always a good practice. But especially this time of year, it is worth the time to put some on paper and share them. Each year, I try to share some of the things I’m thankful for. Some things are always on the list, and some things are new…
A wife who loves me, even though I don’t deserve it.
Our grown children and our grandchildren. Especially our grandchildren!
The opportunity to serve with faithful followers of Jesus
Chick-fil-A
Grandchildren
Friends who make me laugh…
Time each day to read my bible and pray
The opportunity to work with an incredible church staff
Have I mentioned the grandchildren?
Beautiful fall days in the mountains
A Savior who showed His love for me on the cross…
This is a good time to mention that I’m grateful that our Staff Parish Relations Committee and Administrative Board have voted to grant me a Sabbatical next year. I will preach the second Sunday of May and will then be off until the end of July. This will be my first Sabbatical in nearly 40 years of ministry! I look forward to it and am grateful for it! You will be hearing more about this in months to come, but know I am thankful!
Those are just a few of the blessings for which I’m thankful. Some are on the list every year, some are unique this year. I know you have your own list. Make sure, as we approach Thanksgiving, you take time to thank God.
If it’s Sunday, you want to be at Due West,
David
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November 2 - Preschool Holiday Market
November 3 - Cornerstone Society Recognition; Light the Night Churchwide Workday
November 3 & 10 - dwCrew meets
November 4 - Indoor Soccer begins
November 5 - Polling Place for Presidential Election - Bldg. C Sanctuary; Bldg. A Sanctuary open for prayer time
November 8 & 9 - Spirit and Truth Conference at Macland Community Church
November 10 - Churchwide baby shower for the Gindlesbergers - It’s a Boy!
November 15 & 16 - CFA presents Alice in Wonderland Jr
November 15-17 - Youth Retreat at Camp Lee
Nov. 22 & 23 - Worship committee to decorate sanctuaries for Christmas
November 24 - Consecration Sunday
November 28 - Thanksgiving
November 27-29 – Church Closed
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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)
Parkinson’s Support Group - Second Sunday @ 3:00 pm
Better Days Mental Health Support Group - 1st and 3rd Monday @ 7:00 pm (Bldg C)
Dementia Ministry Meetings are Currently On Hiatus
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)
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Spirit and Truth Weekend
I hope you have put November 8th and 9th on your calendar! We will be gathering at Macland Community Church as a co-sponsor of a Spirit and Truth Weekend! It will be a time of worship, learning how to be more effective followers of Jesus, and fellowship with brothers and sisters from other churches! The schedule is posted below. Make sure you come join us!
In Christ,
David
Friday Night, November 8 at 6:30 pm
Session One: Worship and Prayer
Welcome
Opening Prayer
Matt Reynolds
Worship in Song
Message
Saturday, November 9 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm / 6:30 pm
Session Two: Equipping
9:00-9:30 Opening Worship
9:30-12:00 pm Training: Living a Spirit-Filled Life
12:00-1:30 Lunch Break / On Your Own
1:30- 2:15 Training: Getting Intentional About Sharing Your Faith
2:15-3:30 Groups Sent Out to Pray for Others
3:30-4:00 Testimony Time
4:00-6:30 Dinner Break / On Your Own
Session Three: Worship and Prayer
6:30 pm Worship and Message
Gindlesberger Baby Shower
Taylor and Sam are excited to celebrate the next addition to their family with everyone! You are invited to join us in the Family Life Center on November 10th after the 11:00 am service. Their Baby Registry can be found here, while other gift options are listed in the graphic above!
Firearms and Fellowship - All are welcome!
Thursday, November 21, 6:00 pm
Make plans to fellowship with us at Governor's Gun Club of Kennesaw on Thursday, November 21st for the last Firearms and Fellowship event of 2024! We gather at 6:00 pm for range time, and those that are interested are welcome to stay for dinner at the club at 7:00 pm. This is a "dutch treat" style event. Please RSVP to Mark Hellman at mhellman@duewest.org by Monday, November 18th.
Come and fellowship with us!
Join this group on Church Center here
LAST Light the Night Churchwide Workday
Sunday, November 3rd, 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Due West Families! It's almost time for the large activity field to be magically transformed into the Christmas wonderland that is Light the Night! We will be assembling the wooden structures ie: Big Chicken, Gingerbread House & Lighthouse. Cordless drills will be helpful. Thank you in advance for signing up to come help make this another great Christmas gift to our community!
Contact Mark Hellman (mhellman@duewest.org) for more information.
Poinsettias for Christmas at Due West
November 1-17
Help us decorate our sanctuaries for Christmas! Beautiful 6” Poinsettias come in Red or White, boasting 4-9 blooms each. Only $12 each. Purchase these beautiful flowers in honor or memory of loved ones. They will be used to decorate both sanctuaries during the month of December. We will list everyone for whom the flowers are purchased in the December Newsletter and on a sign in the Narthex of Buildings A and C.
All flowers must be purchased by November 17th.
“Due West Sunday” at Cielo Blue Mexican Grill & Cantina
3805 Dallas Hwy.
Marietta, GA 30064
770-970-0622
(In the shopping center next to Sprouts)
Cielo Blue Mexican Grill & Cantina is sponsoring “Due West Sunday” on November 17th. Anyone who mentions “Due West” will receive a 15% discount on their dine-in order. Cielo Blue is a longtime supporter of our Methodist Men, and has offered this special day for Due West members.
Name Badges
We likely recognize one anothers’ faces at worship services or other church events, but wouldn’t it be great to put a name with that face? We can help do that by ordering, and wearing, name badges while on campus. If you are interested in ordering a name badge, please reach out directly to Denise Luders via email at dluders@duewest.org. Please do NOT order name badges individually through the newsletter or website at this time. Denise will collect names and place a bulk order which will allow us to enjoy significant cost savings per badge (individual badges are $18.50).
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 that 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 $65 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.
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Come THIS Saturday (November 2nd) to The Holiday Market, our preschool fundraiser from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Family Life Center. This free event is open to all church families and the public, so plan to attend and invite your friends! It’s a very fun day and a great way to start your Christmas shopping! We have many vendor booths, entertainment, a raffle with great prizes, and an extensive silent auction full of wonderful items. We hope to see you there!
If you are interested in learning more about our preschool, please email Shelly Kubek at skubek@duewest.org or Courtney Kunkel at ckunkel@duewest.org. Also, you can call our office at 770-590-0982 to schedule a tour or go to https://duewest.org/preschool
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Preschool Sunday School
Memory Verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” Proverbs 3:5, NIV
Puzzles are a lot of fun. Who doesn’t love a good peg puzzle? The cow goes in the cow shape. The pig goes in the pig shape. Easy, peasy! But as we get older, puzzles can become a lot more difficult, and it can be hard to know where each piece goes.
We all face difficult circumstances that are way bigger than what we can handle. It’s in those times that God wants us to trust Him with all our hearts and say, “God’s got it!”
We don’t have to have all the pieces or know where they all go. All we need to know is that God sees the big picture and God’s got it. Our job is to trust God and take it one piece at a time. So, whether it’s needing help with a big job, knowing which way to go, not having what we need, or talking to God about anything…God can handle it, because God’s got it!
Elementary Sunday School
Generosity - Making someone’s day by giving something away
Memory Verse: “Every good and perfect gift is from God.” James 1:17A, NIRV
Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35, NIrV) However, sometimes generosity doesn’t come naturally to us. We want the newest and best things, or we want everyone to notice what we have. When we really enjoy the things we have, sometimes that makes it harder for us to be willing to share with others. However, with the help of God’s spirit, we can learn that HOW we give is more important than even WHAT we give. It’s about our hearts. God showed us the ultimate example of generosity by sending Jesus. This month, we’ll take a look at how we can respond by being generous to others.
dwCrew
dwCrew is a specialized time of fun, learning, and service for 3rd-5th graders. We will be meeting this month on November 3rd and 10th from 12:00-1:30 pm. Lunch is $3 and check-in is just inside the blue dwKids doors.
Family Advent Celebration
Join us on December 1st for our Hanging of the Greens service followed by the Family Advent Celebration. The service will start at 5:00 pm in Building A Sanctuary and the family celebration will immediately follow on the large activity field where we will be kicking off the season with our Light the Night at Due West.
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Ignite meets from 5:30-7:30 pm each week and is open to 6-12th grade students. We offer a meal each week and ask for a donation of $3 to help offset the cost of food. Join us for dinner, worship, a lesson, and fellowship! Bring a friend!
November Youth Newsletter - CLICK HERE to view!
Fall Retreat - Camp Lee
Last Day to Register is TODAY, November 1st!
Taylor Gindlesberger will be our speaker and we’ll have a guest worship leader joining us for the weekend. This will be a laid back weekend to rest and play with just our group. Pack an all-black outfit for an epic game of capture the glow stick after dark and be prepared to eat lots of s'mores and hot chocolate! Click HERE to Register!
Adult Volunteers Needed - Youth Ministry Dinners
Help needed November 3 and 10!
This fall, you can make a difference in the lives of our youth! We need Due West adults to sign up to help cook, serve and clean up for youth dinners on Sunday nights throughout the school year. We provide the food, you provide the labor! Please CLICK HERE to sign up to help!
Middle School Boys Bible Study
Middle school boys before school Bible study meets on Fridays at Brookstone Chick-fil-A from 7:45-8:30 am. All middle school boys are welcome!
Please contact youth@duewest.org for more information.
Rooted Youth Choir
The Rooted Youth Choir’s weekly rehearsals are on
Wednesdays from 6:00 to 6:45 pm in Sanctuary A.
Come sing with us!
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WCCC
Join us for our annual West Cobb Christmas Celebration! Mark your calendars for December 14 at 6:00 PM, or December 15 at 9:00 am or 11:00 am in the building A Sanctuary as we celebrate the coming of the Light of the World. This inspiring Christmas celebration will feature Due West’s adult choirs, orchestra, youth choir, and kids choir.
November Worship – featuring Music Ministry Groups
Nov. 3 – Handbells @ 11:00 am
Nov. 10 – Youth Choir @ 11:00 am
Nov. 17 – dwKids Choir @ 8:30 am
December Worship – featuring Music Ministry Groups
Dec. 1 – Hanging of the Greens @ 5:00 pm
Dec. 1 – Handbells @ 8:30 am
Dec. 8 – Handbells @ 11:00 am
Dec. 15 – DW adult/youth/dwKids choirs & orchestra present WCCC “Darkness to Light” @ 9:00 am and 11:00 am [different worship times this week only – Bldg A]
Dec. 21 - Longest Night Service @ 7:00 pm in Bldg A
Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Services …
11:00 am Sing-Along in Bldg A
*4:00 & 6:00 pm Traditional Services in Bldg A
*5:00 pm Modern Service in Bldg C
9:00 pm Candlelight Service in Bldg A
*Nursery available in same building as this service
Golden Bells of Atlanta – Monday, December 9th – Bldg. A @ 7:30 pm
You are invited to “ring in” the Christmas season with the Golden Bells of Atlanta, the metro area’s premier community handbell choir. Representing over 415 years of combined ringing experience, the Golden Bells will surely get you in the Christmas spirit with their entertaining variety of music – classical, traditional, sacred and secular. As part of their outreach, Golden Bells will collect travel-sized toiletries and quarters at this concert. Tickets are not required, but a freewill offering will be available.
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There are lots of exciting things coming up for the Center for the Arts that you do not want to miss! Be sure to put these dates on your calendar!
Centerstage Ensemble Presents Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Showtimes: November 15th @ 7:00 pm; November 16th @ 2:00 pm; November 16th @ 7:00 pm
Tickets: $15 - $18 in advance or $17 - $20 at the door
Children 3 and under are free!
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 https://regalperformingarts.com/
Watercolor Classes for Adults
Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 10:30-12 for a fun watercolor class with Annette Lewis. Commit 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 just 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 things please send an email to Nicole at cfa@duewest.org for more information.
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Missions Newsletter for November
Check out our missions newsletter to learn more about all the churchwide mission projects we have going on here at Due West!
Click HERE to read the Missions Newsletter for November
Check out our recently Updated Missions Website HERE!
Click Here for the Missions Facebook Page
Sign up for our monthly MailChimp emails by clicking HERE.
Operation Christmas Child
All boxes due back by November 17!
We encourage you to pack a traditional shoebox gift just like we have in years past. Boxes are available in the narthex of both buildings A and C and will include a suggested packing list. We ask that all filled boxes be returned by November 17th.
Thank you for blessing children all over the world with your shoebox gifts!
Murphy-Harpst Christmas Gift Drive
November 1-17
You can help make this a special Christmas for a child at Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center (MHCC)! This year we are doing something different! There are two options to give gifts to the kids at Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center:
Option 1: Purchase an Amazon gift card of any amount (available at most grocery and drug stores) and leave it with Millie Skinner or Denise Luders in the church office.
Option 2: Make a direct monetary donation by clicking on this link Murphy Harpst CLICK HERE or write a check with Murphy-Harpst Christmas Giving in the subject line. If you have any questions, please contact Millie Skinner at mskinner@duewest.org.
The deadline to bring gift cards or make a donation is Sunday, November 17th.
Thank you for your generosity to kids in need!
Angel Tree for Compton Elementary
It’s almost that time again! We will be helping 8 students from Compton Elementary have a very merry Christmas this year! Each student will receive an outfit, jacket, socks, underwear, shoes, and a wish item. As in the past, individual Angel Tree Tags will be in the narthex of both buildings for you to purchase one of the requested items per student. This year we are trying something new! You can choose an item to purchase for a student through our Google Form and the student information will be sent to you by email!
CLICK HERE to view the Google Form
Please contact Millie Skinner (mskinner@duewest.org) for questions.
Thank you for giving to students in need this Christmas!
Prayer and Project Time - Teach Love Ministry
November 4th and December 2nd, 9:15 am
The Teach Love Ministry at Due West is sponsoring a Prayer and Project time this school year. On the 1st Monday of each month (September – May), we will meet, take time for fellowship, and pray for our teachers, students, and schools. We will also have a “project” of some kind that will be taken to one of our area schools each month to give to their teachers. Childcare is free!
For more information check out the November Missions Newsletter HERE.
November Teacher of the Month Nominations
Due November 30th
The Teach Love Ministry would like to recognize teachers who are educating the children from Due West Methodist Church. Please fill out our short nomination form letting us know why you’d like to nominate your teacher!
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The Pickleball schedule is as follows and everyone is invited to join us!
Monday - 7:30-9:30 pm
Tuesday - 1:00-3:00 pm
Wednesday - 6:30-8:30 pm
Thursday - 1:00-3:00 pm
We have the equipment here at the church and you are welcome to use it.
Indoor Soccer is currently underway and being played in our Family Life Center. Practices are weekday evenings and games are played on Saturdays.
Registration for Spring Outdoor Soccer will open on the first of January.
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Phil McGuire Scholarship
The Methodist Men will be accepting applications for Phil McGuire College scholarships starting in December.
These applications are ONLY for those high school seniors graduating in 2025 and are attending a Methodist related college! Applications due no later than December 23rd, 2024. Turn in to the Methodist Men mailbox in the Admin II office located in Building A.
All other 2025 seniors may apply in May 2025.
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Cookies With Santa
Saturday, December 7th, from 2:00-4:30 pm, we will be hosting the State Court event for children and their families. This is their time together as a family and they look forward to coming.
We are in need of many volunteers to make this event a success! All volunteers must be 18 years or older. We are in need of adults to run booths (games, cookie decorating, etc.), host family tables, face painting, story tellers, etc.
There will be a quick meeting before the event to go over the expectations of the event (to be announced). If volunteering, we ask that you please mark your calendar and commit to be at the event. We will need every hand that signs up to volunteer!
It's a great afternoon that will leave you feeling blessed and happy inside! These kids are precious.
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Calling all college students and parents of college students: The Due West College Care Ministry wants to connect with our college students both near and far. We want to pray for, encourage, equip, and connect college students into a deeper community of faith here at Due West throughout their college years. Our plan is to pray for each student, send notes of encouragement, host possible studies, and have some in-person socials throughout the year and during college breaks. If you know of a Due West college student, please email us the students’ name, college or home address, and email to: collegecare@duewest.org or sign up on the college care ministry page on the Due West website. Remember that we need the student's college address for the 2024-2025 school year. If you registered last year, please send us updated information for the 2024-2025 school year. Contact Kristin March or Brian Lewis with any questions. Help us keep our students connected to Due West as they transition from student to young adult.
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The Congregational Care Ministry is committed to sharing the love of Christ and the love and support of 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 are able to 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 with us in body, mind, and spirit at all times. We provide Holy Communion after our services each Sunday, and we serve in the Healing Services and Longest Night Service each year.
If God is calling you to join us in this vital and rewarding ministry, please contact Lay Leader Brenda Wyatt at 770-605-3709 or email bwyatt66chs@gmail.com. This is a wonderful opportunity for couples who want to be in ministry together. We have a new training class beginning Tuesday, September 17th, at 6:30 PM. We would love to have you join our team!
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.”
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 current session began Sunday, September 15th. Click here to join the group.
If you have any questions or are interested in participating, please contact Connie Morrow:
Email: cmm10500@gmail.com
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Your Legacy Committee Celebrates the First Endowment Distribution!
Sunday, November 3rd, 2024
All church members are welcome to stop by our Family Life Center at 12:30 pm to attend our endowment’s first distribution of monies to four deserving ministries. Come by for coffee and cookies as we celebrate together and expand God’s work through Due West.
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Sponsor a Wreath to Support American Heritage Girls Troop GA4224
Join the American Heritage Girls (AHG) Troop GA4224 (chartered by Due West Methodist Church) in supporting Wreaths Across America (WAA) and raising funds for our troop ministry. It is the mission of Wreaths Across America to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom. You can sponsor a wreath through WAA, and a portion of those funds goes to support our AHG troop's ministry of building women of integrity. Our girls are volunteering with WAA again this year to place a wreath on each veteran's grave at Marietta National Cemetery this December. Come visit our table set up in the lobby on Sunday, Nov 3rd and Sunday, Nov 10th, after service to meet our troop and sponsor a wreath.
To learn more about sponsoring a wreath and supporting AHG, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/165918/Overview
To learn more about American Heritage Girls, visit www.americanheritagegirls.org.
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Sunday Media Team Needs Volunteers!
Sunday mornings couldn’t happen without the hard work from our Sunday media volunteers! Song lyrics, sermon slides, livestream video, lights, offering photos, and more are only possible with your help. We have positions for all skill levels with technology and offer hands-on learning and shadowing opportunities to help get you comfortable with your position! Please email Matt or find him at the sound booth after the 8:30am or 11am Services to help keep our Sundays running smoothly!
9:45 am Service Ushers
We are in need of more ushers for the 9:45 am church service in Building C. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Sandra Imundo at Sandra.Imundo@fmc-na.com
Sunday School Volunteers
dwKids Sunday School Volunteers - Contact Alicia Iles at ailes@duewest.org for details.
Online Giving
You can give online using your smartphone, tablet or computer. Click here to begin giving through our system. Contact Amber Wilson at awilson@duewest.org if you have any questions.
Due West Market
Click here to shop! We are taking orders for congregational name tags!
Altar Flowers
Honor a loved one with altar flowers displayed in front of the pulpit on Sunday mornings. Learn More & Purchase
Prayer Requests
Need prayer? Click here to submit a prayer request!