January 2016.pages - Due West United Methodist Church

The
Compass
Januar& 2016
“All Roads Point...
Due West”
2015
Sunday Worship:
8:30 & 11:05 am
Traditional SerNices
9:39 am
Contemporar& SerNice
9:39 & 11:05 am
Sunday School
THE COMPASS
is published monthly
by Due West UMC
3956 Due West Rd
MarieUa, GA 30064
770-427-3835
www.duewest.org
Senior Pastor
Dr. Tom Davis
Associate Pastor
Rev. Travis Sneed
Deadline for copy:
Tenth day of the month
prior to publication.
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edit for content and space.
Year End
Report
I never really mind cutting the grass. It’s one of the few things I do that I
can see where I’ve been. I think it’s always encouraging to know where I’ve
been and celebrate in that. Looking back on 2015, I want to share with
you a few points of celebration...
366
160
182
438
300+
11
23
857
68
27
18
168
89
4,509
1,073
3,412
Children active in Children’s Ministry
Children enrolled in Due West UMC Preschool
Kids & Adults in Winter Soccer Recreation Ministry
Children, Youth & Adults involved in Vacation Bible School
Parents & Children in the Young Families Ministry
NEW Small Groups
Scouting Groups active at Due West UMC
Scouting events on campus at Due West UMC
Adults & Youth served outside the country on five Mission Trips
Children Baptized
Adults Baptized
Net increase in membership
First time professions of faith
Membership as of December 31, 2015
Average worship attendance
Christmas Eve attendance
I like celebrating in God’s ministry with great people like you. It’s fun to
take part in God’s mission. I’m thankful to God and I’m thankful for you.
Happy New Year!
Tom
“Making Disciples Out of Followers...and Followers Out of Wanderers”
The Compass
Due West United
Methodist Church
3956 Due West Road, MarieUa, GA 30064
770-427-3835 Office, 770-427-2886 Fax
770-590-0982 Preschool
Website: www.duewest.org
Our Staff
Dr. Tom Davis / Senior Pastor
tdavis@duewest.org (exb. 227)
Rev. Travis Sneed / Associate Pastor
tsneed@duewest.org (exb. 228)
DAVIS
CUP
As you well know, Christmas is a
very busy time in the life of our
church. With the hustle and bustle
over the past several months, there
has been one person that has served
unselfishly around the church. The
lovely lady we speak of is our Davis
Cup Recipient, Hazel Ferguson. Hazel has
cleaned the robe room several times, polished the
pews in the Sanctuary, painted our bathroom
outside of the choir room, donated the ironwork in
the choir room and hallway, made all of our men’s
vests and angel robes presentable for the West
Cobb Christmas Celebration, and she sings in the
choir. Thank you Hazel, for giving your time to help
us prepare to usher in this season.
Dawn Vickers / Nurser& Director
dvickers@duewest.org (exb. 243)
Karen Coffeen / Preschool Director
kcoffeen@duewest.org (770-590-0982)
Kyle Moore / Director of Children’s Ministhies
kmoore@duewest.org (exb. 239)
Kim Kramer / Director of Missions
kkramer@duewest.org (exb. 251)
Billy Payje / Director of Music Ministhies
bpayje@duewest.org (exb. 225)
Pam McLerhan / Director of Women’s Ministhies
pmclerhan@duewest.org (exb. 270)
Mandy Kirkpathick / Director of Center for the Arbs
mkirkpathick@duewest.org (exb. 224)
Mark Hellman / Director of Recreation Ministhies
mhellman@duewest.org
Tony Nochim / Youth Director
tjochim@duewest.org (exb. 241)
Jim Kemp / Operations Manager
jkemp@duewest.org (exb. 247)
Stewardship Position for Fiscal Year ~ 7/1 to 12/27
Total Giving
Giving Goal
Difference
$
$
$
1,126,629
1,164,674
<38,045>
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God calls us to be good stewards
with our money. Part of that
process is setting a budget.
Our church does that as well.
We are striving to stay within
our budget by emailing newsletters. The money that
we save by doing this can be used in other ministries
to strengthen their programs. In this new year, please
consider having your newsletter emailed to you. All you
need to do is email Deb Koebbe at dkoebbe@duewest.org,
with your correct email address, and we will add you to our growing e-mail newsletter list.
Deb Ingham / Office Manager
dingham@duewest.org (exb. 221)
Bree Collins / Business Administhator
breecollins@duewest.org (exb. 233)
Due West Counseling Center
678-429-0361
Worship Attendance for December
December 6
December 13
December 20
December 24
December 27
1124
967
966
3412
531
The Compass
Missions Ministry
Kim Kramer, Director of Missions, kkramer@duewest.org Ext. 251
David Hall, Missions Chairperson, dave.hall1@comcast.net
See the website at
www.duewest.org for
more information about
our Missions Ministry
Summer Global & Regional Mission Trips Information Meeting
January 31 ~ 12:15 pm
Gathering Room ~ Lunch Provided
AnswerGod’scallbygoingonamissiontripin2016!Wehaveopportuni?esfor
childrenbeginningatage10andforadultsofallages!
Findtheanswerstoallyourmissiontripques?onssuchas:
WhatcanIexpectonamissiontrip?WhattypeofworkwillIbedoing?Isitphysicallydifficult?
Whilesomeofourtripshaveaconstruc?onaspecttothem,alltripsarebasedonbuildingrela?onships.In
2016wewillhavetripstoCostaRica,Ecuador,Estonia,Guatemala,Ireland&Tennessee.Pleasemakeplans
tojoinusonJanuary31,2016at12:15pmintheNorthCampusGatheringRoomforaninformaBonalmeeBng.
ChildrenarewelcometoaPend.ContactKathyReevesatprcgrl@yahoo.comforfurtherinforma?on.
CostaRica-June11-18
Thisisafamily-friendlymission
trip!Teamswillcon?nue
construc?onofachurchand
outreachwithchildren,
youth&families.
Ecuador-July1-9
Thiswillbeour1sttrip
toEcuador.Weplanondoinga
liPleconstruc?onandhelping
withachildren’scamp.
Estonia-July15-24
Themissionteamwillhelpwithtwo
Chris?ancamps,anEnglishlanguage
campwhichincludescraSs,sports
andgamesandacampfor
childrenwithdisabili?es.
Guatemala-July
Theteamservesbyprovidingfree
medicalanddentalcareand
buildingrela?onshipswith
childrenandtheirfamilies.
Tennessee-TBD
Theteamwillhavethe
opportunitytoshareChrist’slove
byprovidinghomerepairs,
par?cipa?nginablockparty
andacommunity-wideVBS.
Ireland-October21-29
DuringourfirsttriptoNorthern
Ireland,wewillhelpwith
renova?onstothe150yearold
castleandpar?cipatein
communityoutreach.
SOUPer SUNDAY - February 7, 2016
WearecollectingsoupforthehomelessonFebruary7,SuperBowlSunday.Weask
thatyoubringcansofeither"Campbell’sChunkyOldFashionedVegetableBeef”or
“Campbell’sChunkyClassicChickenNoodle"souptobedistributedbetweenthe
homelessministrieswithwhichwepartner.Pleasebringacan(ormore)ofsoup
perfamilymemberonthisSunday.Thankyouforbeingapartofamission-minded
church.ContactHollyBarnickatbunchnick@bellsouth.net withquestions.
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SAVE THE DATE!
April 22-23, 2016
Please contact Kathy Reeves at 770-355-9535 or at
prcgrl@yahoo.com for more information.
Children’s Ministry (Ages 3—5th Grade)
Kyle Moore, Director ~ Children’s Ministries
kmoore@duewest.org Ext. 239
“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the
saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ…”Ephesians 3:17b-18
Lost Sheep - January 2016
Bible Story:
Key Verse:
Main Idea:
Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1-7)
Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep. (Luke 15:4)
God seeks out all who are lost.
Jesus used parables to teach us about God. He told a simple story of a shepherd with 100 sheep who leaves
99 behind to look for one that is lost. When finding the lost sheep he calls for a celebration amongst his
friends and neighbors. Our elementary children (K-5th) will be rotating through a variety of workshops learning
how God’s love for us is so great that he seeks us out when we are “lost” and rejoices when we are “found.”
In each workshop, the Bible story will be read and then the children will do an activity to reinforce the story. In
Creation Station (crafts), the children will make sheep and discover how easy it is for them to know which is
theirs because they created it - just like God created them and knows them. They will draw a picture in Divine Design Art Studio
(art) that will show how God knows them and hears them whether they are at home with their family or in a crowd of 2000 people.
There will be lots of “sheep” games in Rock Solid Academy (Bible skills), Moved by the Spirit (active games) and
Soulfishers.Net (computer lab) as the children learn both the Bible story and the books of the New Testament. Journey Land
(science/social studies) will have a lesson on sheep and their behaviors. The Lost is Found will be shown in Sower’s Cinema
(movie theater). Our story will presented as a skit in Acts of the Apostles (drama) and using music in Joyful Noise (music).
In January, our preschoolers will also learn the parable of the lost sheep and discover how much God loves each and every one of
us. They will play games searching for the lost sheep and act out the story as they "baa" until the shepherd finds every little sheep.
Watch for fluffy cotton ball sheep and marshmallow lambs!
Come and join in on the fun and learning! Faith Quest Sunday School is held during the 9:39 and 11:00 services in the North
Campus building. All of our children (preschool – 5th grade) check-in just inside the “sunflower doors”.
Created by God
Our 5th and 6th graders are invited to participate
in Created by God, a program where parents and
church partner to prepare preteens with a healthy, faithful
understanding of human sexuality. The study will be held
January 14-17, 2016. Register online at
www.duewest.org. Click on Ministries then
Children and Special Programs. Limited
slots are available! Contact Kyle Moore
with questions (contact info above.)
Live
Wires
WHO:
4th/5th Graders
WHEN:
Sundays from 3:30 – 5:30 pm
WHERE: Just inside the “sunflower doors”
REMEMBER: Bring $3 for snack supper
WHAT WE WILL BE DOING:
January 10 ~ Off to the Races
January 17 ~ No Live Wires - Created by God
January 24 ~ Your Turn, My Turn
January 31 ~ Balls and Jump Ropes and Games, Oh My
God Made the World
To sign up or for more information, please
contact Joyia Buckelew at jbuckelew@duewest.org.
God…made the world. (Acts 17:24)
The kids in CHILDREN’S CHURCH will
be spending January thanking God for
the world He made and the wonderful
gifts He has given us –things that we
can see, taste, feel, and hear. There
will be games and crafts and stories…and lots of fun!
Children’s Church meets during all three services. Children
(age 3 – kindergarten) are invited to attend. At the traditional
services, children are dismissed from the service following
the Children’s Message. At the contemporary service, the
children leave with the pastor following the first song.
Parents, please remember to check-in with the
Children’s Church Leader before the service
begins and get a nametag for your child.
!
Mark Your 2016 Calendar
January 6
Children's Choirs
resume
January 10
Live Wires resume
January 14-17 Created by God
January 31
Pirate & Princess Ball
March 3-5
Treasure Chest Spring
Consignment Sale
March 26
Easter Egg Extravaganza
June 6-9
Cave Quest VBS
“Following Jesus: The Light of the
World”
Youth Ministry
(Grades 6th-12th)
Tony Nochim, Youth Director: tnochim@duewest.org, Ext. 241
Wes Anderson, High School Coordinator: wanderson@duewest.org
Lori Matthews, Administrative Assistant: lmatthews@duewest.org, Ext. 238
WEB PAGE ~ www.duewest.org ~ Click Connect then Ministries and Youth
Join us each Sunday Night for IGNITE! Youth will meet in the downstairs
Youth Center at 6:00 pm to hang out before we get things started with
a combined Middle School & High School worship. We are bringing
back Domino’s Pizza for the time being (until everyone gets tired of the taste, then we’ll move onto something
different)! Pizza is $1 per slice. Also, we have smoothies for $3, but they are “on the house” for first time guests
and the friend that brought them! Both the MS and HS programs will run from 6:30-8:00 pm. Wes Anderson and
Tony Nochim will be switching off each week between the MS & HS Youth. They’ll be starting a 5-week series on
"The Truth of Christ and the Lies of this World." After a short sermon, the youth will go deeper into what was
talked about with small groups and other means of discussion. We close out the night with different games! IGNITE WILL START BACK UP AGAIN AFTER THE HOLIDAYS ON JANUARY 10! THE FIRST IGNITE OF 2016 WILL BE A SPECIAL IGNITE, FEATURING THE ATLANTA DREAM CENTER’S
SCHOOL OF MINISTRY. THEIR TRAVEL TEAM WILL BE PERFORMING WORSHIP, SPOKEN WORD,
DANCE, DRAMA, STEP AND STOMP THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT.
Spring Confirmation 2016 Information
We will have a
Confirmation
Orientation for this
year’s Spring Class on
Sunday, February 21st at 2:00 pm
in the South Campus Sanctuary.
Spring Confirmation classes will
begin the morning of February 28.
Confirmation students will have the
option to meet at 9:39 or 11:05 am
during the Sunday School hour. The
Confirmation Sunday Service will
be held in May. Confirmation
Registration forms can be found
on our web page (see above.)
WINTER TRIPS
RSVP BY JANUARY 18!!!
The Middle School students are headed to Universal
Studios and Universal’s Islands of Adventure in
Orlando, FL, from February 13-16! Cost is $230
($50 at registration, the full amount by January 18). We will be
staying overnight at Conway UMC in Orlando. The High School Trip is traveling to Mars Hill, NC, from February 13-16,
to go skiing and/or snowboarding at Wolf Ridge Ski Resort! Cost is
$215 ($50 at registration, the full amount by January 18). We will be
staying overnight at Mountain Inn & Suites in Erwin, TN
Go to our webpage (see above) and click on the Middle School
or High School winter trip’s link to sign up (including $50 to hold your
spot) to either of these events. Deadline to register is January 18!
If you wait until then, you will have to pay the full amount and
space is not guaranteed. We are capping the total number
at 30 students per trip!
Jump Into the New Year with Our Winter Small Groups:
The New Year is a great time to join one of our Student Ministry Small Groups! Our prayer is that
these groups will bring a powerful time of deeper fellowship, stronger accountability and big
breakthroughs for the youth! We are introducing a new High School Guys Group at the start of
the New Year and will continue the existing groups. To request more info, to sign up for a small
group, or to start and lead a new small group, email Tony Nochim at tnochim@duewest.org.
9:39 Sunday School
Youth sunday school
Meets in the downstairs Youth Center of the S. Campus
for donuts and fellowship. We will begin with worship, led by
one of the youth! This is followed by a message on the truth
of God’s Word. MS & HS students will split to listen to either
Alison Sligh or Tony Nochim. After the sermon, they will split
into grade specific classes where they will discuss the sermon
on a deeper level. Class is held in the Youth Center classrooms.
11:05 Sunday School
Meets in the downstairs Youth Center
of the S. Campus for donuts and
fellowship. We begin with worship, led
by one of the youth! We combine MS &
HS youth to listen to the sermon and
have open and real discussion mixed in.
Worship
& ARTS
Happy New Year from your Due West Music
Ministry! Praise the Lord with song and
instruments! Come and join us as we begin
this year anew with music and praise
honoring God’s name!
M IN IS T R IE S
WORSHIP CHOIR & ORCHESTRA
NowisagreattimetojoinChoir&Orchestra!
Come join us this year as we worship God in new and exciting ways!
Regular rehearsals start back on Wednesday, January 6 from 7:00-8:30 pm. We get back into the swing of things starting Sunday, January 10, leading worship in the Traditional Services (8:30 & 11:05 am).
Contact Billy Payne at bpayne@duewest.org for
more information on how to join our groups!
We will resume rehearsals on Wednesday,
January 6th
Children’s Choirs meet
every Wednesday from
6:00-6:45 pm in the South Campus (Building C
on Due West Road). Families are welcome to join
at any time of the year! We hope to see you soon!
Cherub Choir
STUDENT WORSHIP CHOIR
6th-12th Grades
CHILDREN’S CHOIRS
JOIN US
We will start regular rehearsals back on
Wednesday, January 6 from 6:00-6:45 pm
in the North Campus Adult Choir Room.
Join us! We are a SUPER FUN group
who love to sing!
Contact Elizabeth Weathington at
eweathington@duewest.org
(Preschool - 3-4 yrs by 9/1/2015)
Meets in S243 (Children’s Church Room)
HANDBELLS
Melody Choir (K-2nd Grade)
Carillon Ringers
Meets in S232 (Corner Classroom)
COME RING WITH US!
Harmony Choir (3rd-5th Grade)
Sun, Jan 10 5:00-6:30 pm Rehearsal in Gathering Room
Meets in S219 (Multi-Purpose Room)
Sun, Jan 17 NO REHEARSAL
Sun, Jan 24 5:00-6:30 pm Rehearsal in Gathering Room
Harmony Choir will sing the Call to Worship on
Sunday, January 31 at 8:30 & 11:05 am!
Contact Mandy Kirkpatrick at
mkirkpatrick@duewest.org
Sun, Jan 31 5:00-6:30 pm Rehearsal in Gathering Room
Contact Marcy Olhausen at molhausen@duewest.org
Worship & ARTS Staff
Mandy Kirkpatrick
Billy Payne, Director of Music Ministries
bpayne@duewest.org / ext. 225
Marcy Olhausen
Music Associate/Center for the Arts
mkirkpatrick@duewest.org / ext. 224
Administrative Assistant
molhausen@duewest.org / ext. 223
Elizabeth Weathington
Student Choir Director
eweathington@duewest.org
At Due West Center for the Arts, we’ve got great pricing and professional teachers!
Please check out our website for more class possibilities:
Go to www.duewest.org and click on Community and Center For The Arts.
School
of
Music
Did you know that the study of MUSIC can help improve students’
grades, can develop skills necessary in the workplace, can give
children a means of self-expression and can even help a child’s
sense of empathy? It’s never too late in the school year to start
private music lessons. We have year-round registration for private
lessons in piano, voice, woodwinds and strings.
Are you trying to find an activity for your child? Dance classes are the perfect
solution and are so much fun! Register NOW for classes starting in January.
Annual registration fee is half price right now and monthly rates start at only
$45 per month! Find registration forms online at our address above!
Classes start again on Wednesday, January 6!
Wednesdays
3:45-4:45 pm - Tap/Ballet for Beginners (Ages 3-5 yrs)
4:45-5:45 pm - Tap/Ballet for Beginners (Ages 5-8 yrs)
AcBngClass&PerformanceWorkshop
Due West Children’s Theatre
(3rd-8thGrades)
Mondays at 6:00 pm - $150 Tuition for Full Semester / $40 Per Month
We are currently working on “Alice in Wonderland!” If your student is interested in joining us, please
contact Mandy Kirkpatrick to see if spots are available. Performances will be May 5 & 6.
Young Monets - Exploring Art is Fun!
Art Classes for Children
Young Monets Elementary (K-5th Grade)
Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 pm
North Campus in Miracle Basket Cafe
8 Week Sessions begins January 14
$140 Tuition for Full Session / $20 Per Class
Price includes all supplies
and a smock during class
Young Monets teaches students drawing and painting,
while at the same time introducing them to various well
known artists. It’s fun, yet educational. Our young artists
will learn still-life, landscape and abstract art, as well as
using different mediums to create their very own
masterpieces. For more information, please visit
www.youngmonets.com.
Adult Watercolor Art Classes
Instructor, Annette Lewis
www.annetteportfolio.weebly.com
If you are creative and need an outlet, this class is the perfect one
for you! Annette Lewis will lead you step-by-step through your
very own masterpiece in each session. Tuition is only $18 (bring your own supplies) or $25 (we supply
everything) per class and are held in the South Campus building starting in January. We encourage you to sign
up for at least four classes to start, but you can jump in at any time. Register and find supply lists online.
Thursdays from 10:30 am-12:00 pm - South Campus Room S242
(1st, 3rd & 5th Weeks Non-Beginners ~ 2nd & 4th Weeks Beginners)
OUR CHURCH IN ACTION
Amber Majors
Weekday
James & Virginia Pfeiffer
Preschool
Richard Rexroad
Jim & Tammy Sisco
We’reGladYou’reHere!
Treasure Chest Consignment Sale
Spring 2016 Consignment Sale dates are March 3-5, 2016
Sale Hours are:
March 3 ~ 9:30 am-7:00 pm
March 4 ~ 9:30 am-6:00 pm
March 5 ~ 8:00 am-12:00 pm
Online registration opens on
February 1 at 8:00 am!
Due West 101 gives you an
opportunity to learn more about Due
West’s ministries and programs, as
well as United Methodist history and
basic beliefs. This two-week class will meet at 4:00-5:30 pm
in the S. Campus Room S219 on January 17th & 24th.
Child care will be provided. Contact Kim Kramer at
kkramer@duewest.org if you plan to attend.
We’re all ready to get back to school
after the long Christmas holidays.
It’s so good to come back and see our
friends and teachers again. Our
themes for the ones-young fives are
winter and transportation during January and the Bible story is
Jesus' trip to the temple and the verse is "God made the winter.”
The Kindergarten class will study rocks and the Bible story of
Jonah and the whale. We talk about and experience
transportation in Jesus' time as well as our own and have fun
making "snow" pictures and crafts. Hopefully we’ll get some
real snow! The four and young five-year-olds focus on a western
theme for the month including a field trip to the Booth Western
Art Museum and ending with a rodeo day full of fun activities
and sitting around the “campfire.” Shawn Brown and his
“Super Fun Show” will come to the Family Life Center for the
threes, fours, and five-year-olds. It really is super fun with lots
of singing, dancing, and using our imaginations! The three and
four-year-olds from Macland Presbyterian Preschool join us
each year for this program. The dads of the three, four, five, and
kindergarten classes are invited to join us before school one day
for "Doughnuts with Dads.” The children are always thrilled to
show their dads their classroom, make a craft with them, and eat
doughnuts and orange juice before dad has to go to work. We
will hold our third Preschool Preview Night on January 19th
6:15-7:30 pm so that current and prospective parents can see our
school, meet the staff and ask questions about our program.
New families can register their children for 2016-17 that night.
Parents can call for a tour before or after that night and register
in the preschool office if it’s after the 19th.
If you are interested in the preschool for your child contact
Karen Coffeen @ 770-590-0982 or kcoffeen@duewest.org if
you have any questions or would like to schedule a tour.
PRESCHOOL PREVIEW AND REGISTRATION FOR 2016-2017
It’s time to start thinking about preschool for the next school year! The Due West Preschool Ministry will hold
a Preschool Preview on Tuesday, January 19th. We’ll start registration at 6:15 pm in the Narthex and the
preschool rooms will have staff members there to explain our program from 6:30-7:30 pm. You are invited to
come to see our school, meet the staff, and ask us any questions you have about our program. You can also
register your child that night while you’re here! If you can’t come that night, you can schedule a tour
during a school day and register your child while you’re here (after the 19th).
The preschool has classes for children ages 4 months through Kindergarten. Children are placed in the classes based on their age
on September 1, 2016. The classes are held from two to five days a week, depending on the age of the child. Infants through two year
olds attend school 9:00 am-12:00 pm with an optional extra hour. Three, four, and five-year-olds attend 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Kindergarten
children attend 9:00 am-1:15 pm. The preschool accepts children of any race, national, or ethnic origin. Please call Karen Coffeen
at 770-590-0982 or kcoffeen@duewest.org to schedule a tour or visit our webpage for more information at www.duewest.org.
Click on Community and Weekday Preschool.
RECREATION MINISTRY - OUTDOOR SPRING SOCCER 2016
We are now registering for our new season of Outdoor Soccer. We have divisions for children
age 3 through 7th grade. Registration forms will be accepted January 15 through February 24.
Early registration runs through February 2 at a cost of $115, after that the cost increases to
$135. If your child played indoor soccer there is a $15 discount if they re-use their uniform.
Contact Joyia Buckelew at jbuckelew@duewest.org with questions.
MORE OF OUR CHURCH IN ACTION
CAREGIVERS’ MINISTRIES
Honoring Our Parents Support Group
For anyone loving an aging parent through a health
crisis…or simply through declining years. How do we
honor our parents and the rest of our family at the same
time? Join us as we seek answers to this, and to the
many other questions that will come. This group meets
Sunday mornings at 11:05 am in Room N203.
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Family Support Group
For anyone loving someone through Alzheimer’s or some
other dementia-related disease. Join us on the Fourth
Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30 pm in the S.
Campus Library (Room S213).
Spouse Support Group
Are you loving a husband or wife through Alzheimer’s,
dementia or another debilitating disease? Please join us
three Wednesday mornings a month. On the 2nd &
4th Wednesday (Jan 13 & 27) we will meet at the
Burnt Hickory Lakes Clubhouse (5416 Thornapple
Lane, Acworth) from 9:00-10:30 am. On the 3rd
Wednesday (Jan 20) we will have a Brunch Meeting
at Sheila’s home (870 Crossfire Ridge, Marietta).
Mark Your Calendars!
Our Fifth Annual Caregivers’ Conference will be
Saturday, April 30th from 9:00 am-2:00 pm.
“Normal Aging/Not Normal Aging”
A Teepa Snow Positive Approach to Care
Workshop presented by Sheila Welch
Thursday, January 21 ~ 6:30-8:30 pm
Due West UMC, Gathering Room - Building A
Free and open to our community!
Is this normal? Am I getting this disease? How can I
better love my family member who is already living
with dementia? Is there a more positive approach?
Reservations Requested: Contact Sheila Welch at
sheilaowelch@gmail.com or 404-642-6027.
For more info on any of these groups or to RSVP, contact
Sheila Welch at 404-642-6027 or sheilaowelch@gmail.com.
United Methodist Men
Open to All Men of the Church!
UMM Monthly Breakfast
Join us for good food and fellowship at
7:00 am on Sunday, January 10, 2016 in the Family Life
Center. We will have our own Ron & Carolyn Hoover
speak about their mission trips to Kenya. They have seen
firsthand the poverty and lack of family stability that
plague the orphan children of Kenya. The Hoover’s
will share their experience and the love they
have for these children. If you have any questions,
please contact Lew Amick at llamick@hotmail.com.
2015-16 College Scholarships in
Conjunction with United Methodist
Dollars for Scholars Program
The United Methodist Men’s Ministry will
not only continue to offer the traditional
$1000.00 Phil McGuire Memorial College
Scholarships next spring, but will now be
awarding scholarships specifically to students enrolled at
or planning to attend United Methodist affiliated colleges
or universities. This scholarship will be awarded in
January, 2016, and has a potential value of $4000.
The first step in the process is to apply for the $1000
scholarship from the DWUMM, available only to DWUMC
members. For applications, go to www.duewest.org.
Click on Connect then Adults and Men’s Ministries.
This application must be returned to the church office
by January 15, 2016. Applicants will be advised of their
selection by February 1, 2016.
If selected, the second step in the process will be to apply
to the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation for
an additional $3000 in scholarship funds. This application
is found at www.umhef.org/UMDFSapp.php and must be
submitted by March 1, 2016. Please contact Tom Jackson at
678-355-0464 for any questions on this process.
The UMM will continue to award their traditional $1000
scholarships in the late spring to select candidates not
attending United Methodist affiliated colleges/universities.
That application will be available in the spring.
We’realllookingforcommunity–aplacetoNitin,aplacetogettoknowpeople,aplaceto
connect!InalargechurchlikeDueWest,smallgroupsaretheidealplacetoNindcommunity
andbuildfriendships!ThisWinter/Spring,we’relaunchingNEWsmallgroups!
Thesesmallgroupswillmeet10-15weeksfromJanuarythroughApril/Mayandmeeton
differentdays&nightsduringtheweek.Dependingonthegroup,childcaremaybeprovided.
SIGN-UP!OnSunday,January10th,lookforthesmallgroupsdisplayinbothNorthCampusandSouthCampustoNindthe
groupthatisrightforyou!OR…sign-uponlineatwww.duewest.org.It’snevertoolatetojoinagroup!Sign-upand
discoverthatlifeisbetterwithcommunity!ContactTravisSneed(tsneed@duewest.org)formoreinfoaboutthe
Winter/Springgroupsoranyquestionsrelatedtooursmallgroupsministry!
The Compass
Women’s Ministries
“Let us not grow weary
in doing good....” Galatians 6:9
Pam McLerran, Director of Women’s Ministries, pmclerran@duewest.org
Christmas Brunch Thank You!
Wehad138ladiesandvolunteersatourChristmas
Brunch.Wewouldliketothankalltheladieswho
decoratedatable,aswellasthosewhodonatedto
ourmissionproject.Aspecialthankstoourguests
LaurelHensonandBrookeMcDowell,aswell
asallwhomadeitaspecialdayforourladies!
Women’s Spring 2016 Bible Studies
MondayStudy
NightLights
WewelcomeyoutoNight
LightsonThursday,
January14,2016at
7:00pminthe
N.CampusGatheringRoom.This
monthwewilldiscussPeace,apart
ofourFruitoftheSpiritseries.For
moreinformation,contactSandy
Imundoatskimundo@bellsouth.net.
HappyHourBibleStudy
(5:30-7:30pminN205)
Watchyourbulletinforstartingdateandmoredetails!
Leader:ChristinaSircar
TuesdayStudies
TheAmazingCollectionbyPatHarley
ThisstudyfocusesononebookoftheBibleeachweekandisgreatfornewand
maturebelievers.EachlessonisavideoBiblestudyforwomen,taught
sequentiallybook-by-bookandincludesvideoteaching,apersonaltestimonyand
specialmusicwithlimitedhomework.
BeginningwithPaul’sLetterstothePastors
(9:30-11:30aminFLCA/BClassrooms,BuildingB)~StartsJanuary12th
Leaders:JanEsposito&RobinNorthcutt
BeginningwiththePostExilicBooks
(6:30-8:30pminRoomS242,BuildingC)~StartsJanuary5th
Leaders:LouAnnSago/DebIngham
Hearts & Spades
Garden Club
DueWestGroundsWorkday
Saturday,January23rd,10:00am-12:00pm
Bringgloves,spadesandclippers!Meetin
theParkinglotinfrontofAdmin1
Contact:MarieClewisatnoleclewis@aol.com,
678-231-3249foranyques?onsaboutthisgroup
orvisitourwebsiteatwww.duewest.org.Clickon
MinistriesandAdultsandWomen’sMinistries.
BookToBeDetermined(Checkwebsiteforupdatedinformation)
(7:00-8:30pminRoomS240,BuildingC)~StartDateToBeDetermined
Leader:CarolynHindel
WednesdayStudies
TheAmazingCollectionbyPatHarley(descriptionabove)
BeginningwiththeNewTestament
(9:30-11:30aminS242)~StartsJanuary13th
Leader:CindyHughes
DanielbyBethMoore
(6:30-8:00pminN205,BuildingA)~StartswithDinneronJanuary13th
ActualStudyStartsonJanuary20th
Leader:LizMcGuire
Checkourwebsite(infobelow)forothernewstudies
startinginJanuarybutarenotlistedhere.
Women’s Celebration Weekend
March 11 - 13, 2016 JoinusaswecelebrateandpraiseGod
togetheratCampHighHarbouratAllatoona
Lake.JoyGrifNinisourguestspeakerand
LauraNewtonwillbeourworshipLeader.
Youcanstayallweekendorcomeandgo
ifyouneedto.Reservationswillbe
availableintheNarthexonJanuary10th.
LookinyourSundaybulletinformore
informationaboutthisevent.
ForacompletelistofallWomen’sMinistriesac?vi?esthismonth,pleasegotoourwebsite
atwww.duewest.organdclickonMinistriesandAdultsandWomen’sMinistries!
DUEWESTUMCMONTHATAGLANCE
SpecialEvents
Friday,January1
ChurchOfficesClosed
Tuesday,January5
9:30amNewslePerTeam(N201)
Saturday,January9
10:45am7BridgesMinistryDay(offsite)
Monday,January11
7:00pmBoardofTrustees(N.Conf)
Thursday,January14
5:30pmCreatedByGodLeaderMee?ng
(FLC)
7:30pmCreatedByGodParentMee?ng
(FLC)
Friday,January15
7:00pmCreatedByGod(FLC)
Saturday,January16
9:00amCreatedByGod(FLC)
6:30pmStudent/ParentTeenChallenges
Sunday,January17
2:00pmCreatedByGod(FLC)
4:00pmDueWest101(S219)
Monday,January18-MLKDay
ChurchOfficesClosed
Tuesday,January19
6:15pmPreschoolPreviewNight(Preschool
Wing)
Wednesday,January20
12:15pmPreschoolStaffMee?ng(FLC)
Thursday,January21
6:30pmNormalAging/NotNormalAging
Demen?aWorkshop(N201)
7:00pmFinanceCommiPee(FLCA/B)
Sunday,January24
4:00pmDueWest101(S219)
Monday,January25
7:00pmAdministra?veBoard(FLCA/B)
Sunday,January31
12:15pm2016SummerMissionTrips
Informa?onalMee?ng(N201)
5:00pmPirates&PrincessBall(FLC)
SUNDAYS
7:00amUnitedMethodistMen’sBreakfast
(2ndSundayofeachmonth)
8:30&11:05amTradi?onalWorship(N.Sanc)
9:39amContemporaryWorship(S.Sanc)
9:39&11:05amSundaySchool
11:00amVickieLoweMooreCircle
(offsite)(2ndSundayofeachmonth)
11:05amHonoringOurParentsClass(N203)
2:00pmGirlScoutTroop11399(S242)
(meets1/10&1/24)
2:00pmGirlScoutDaisyTroop51512(S232)
(meets1/10&1/24)
3:00pmGirlScoutTroop2072(S219)
(meets1/10)
3:30pmLiveWires(4th&5thGrades)
(insidethe“sunflower”doors)
4:00pmGirlScoutTroop13441(S242)
(meets1/3,1/17&1/31)
4:00pmGirlScoutTroop2039(S240)
(2nd&4thSundayofeachmonth)
4:00pmPathfindersBluegrass(N224)
(2nd&4thSundayofeachmonth)
5:00pmCarillonRingers(N201)
6:00pmIGNITEStudentMinistries
(StudentWorshipArea,lowerlevel)
7:30pmAlcoholicsAnonymous(N201)
MONDAYS
9:00amPrayerCareMinistry(N.Conf)
9:30amRecMinistryZUMBA(S204)
9:30amRecMinistryBarre/Abs&GlutesClass
(FLC)
11:30amRecMinistryGentleYoga-55+(S204)
5:00pmAHGPathfindersUnit(S242)
(meets1/11&1/25)
5:30pmRecMinistryIndoorSoccerPrac?ce
(FLC&S.Sanc)
5:30pmWomen’sBibleStudy(Sircar)(N205)
6:00pmCFAAc?ngClass(S219)
6:30pmRecMinistryTotalBodyToning
(N118)
6:30pmScouts:TigerDen(S243)
(2nd&4thMondayofeachmonth)
6:30pmScouts:WolfDen(S232)
(lastMondayofeachmonth)
7:00pmBoyScoutTroop540(SH)
TUESDAYS
9:30amS?tchin’Sallies(S242)
9:30amRecMinistryCardio-Kick(FLC)
9:30amWomen’sBibleStudy(Esposito)
(FLCA/B)
10:00amUMWCornerstoneCircle(offsite)
(1stTuesdayofeachmonth)
5:30pmRecMinistryIndoorSoccerPrac?ce
(FLC&S.Sanc)
6:30amRecMinistryBarre/Pilates(N118)
6:30pmWomen’sBibleStudy(Sago/Ingham)
(S242)
6:30pmScouts:Pack540BearDen(SH)
6:30pmAHGTenderheart“A”Unit(S232)
(meets1/12&1/26)
6:30pmAHGTenderheart“B”Unit(N103)
(meets1/12&1/26)
6:30pmAHGExplorersUnit(N110/N111)
(meets1/12&1/26)
7:00pmWomen’sBibleStudy(Hindel)
(S240)
7:00pmWestCobbGRASPSupportGroup
(S228)(4thTuesdayofeachmonth)
WEDNESDAYS
8:30amUMMAccountabilityGroup(N205)
9:00amAlzheimer’sSpouseSupportGroup
(offsite)(2nd&4thWednesdayofeach
month)
9:30amRecMinistryCardio,Intervals&
Strength(FLC)
9:30amRecMinistryYogaforAllofUs(S204)
9:30amWomen’sBibleStudy(Hughes)
(S242)
9:30amWomen’sBibleStudy(McDougald)
(S240)
3:45pmCFASpiritofDanceBalletClasses
(S219)
5:15pmConnec?onCaféWed.NightSuppers
(FLC)(first2016supperisJanuary6)
6:00pmChildren’sChoirs(S.Campus)
6:00pmStudentWorshipChoir(N224)
6:00pmRecMinistryZUMBA(N118)
6:30pmWomen’sBibleStudy(McGuire)
(N205)
6:30pmScouts:WebelosIIDenMee?ng
(FLCA/B)(1st&3rdWednesdayofeach
month)
7:00pmWorshipChoirRehearsal(N224)
7:00pmOrchestraRehearsal(N215)
7:00pmYouthMinistryCouncil(meets1/13)
7:30pmScouts:SilverCometDistrictMee?ng
(SH)(1stWednesdayofeachmonth)
8:00pmAlcoholicsAnonymous“BigBook”
Mee?ng(N207)
THURSDAYS
8:30amUMMAccountabilityGroup(N202)
9:30amRecMinistryPilates/CoreStrength
(FLC)
9:30amAHGBoardMee?ng(S228)
(meets1/7)
10:30amAlohatoAgingDayClub
(S219/S204)
10:30amAlohatoAgingCaregiverSupport
(S232)(meets1/21)
10:30amCFAAdultWatercolorClasses
(S242)
5:30pmRecMinistryIndoorSoccerPrac?ce
(FLC&S.Sanc)
6:30pmRecMinistryBootCamp(N118)
6:00pmWeightWatchers(S219)
6:30pmGirlScoutTroop2100(S242)
(meets1/21)
7:00pmAlzheimer’sSupportGroup(N201)
(4thThursdayofeachmonth)
7:00pmWomen’sMinistryNightLights
(N201)(2ndThursdayofeachmonth)
7:00pmS.O.S.(SurvivorsofSuicide)Support
Group(S228)(2ndThursdayofeachmonth)
FRIDAYS
9:30amRecMinistryBootCamp(FLC)
2:00pmGirlScoutTroop14398(S242)
(meets1/8&1/22)
5:30pmRecMinistryIndoorSoccerPrac?ce
(FLC&S.Sanc)
SATURDAYS
7:30amUMMAccountabilityGroup(offsite)
9:00amRecMinistryIndoorSoccerGames
(FLC&S.Sanc)(gameson1/9,1/23&1/30)
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
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Pirate & Princess Ball
Sunday, January 31, 2016
5:00 pm - Family Life Center
Food, Music, Dancing & Tons of Fun!
Ages 3-103 Welcome with Parent/Guardian
Come dressed up in your favorite Pirate or Princess Gear.
Some of your favorite Pirates & Princess will be there to
share the evening with you. $10 Per Student / $4 Per Parent/
Guardian. Tickets on sale now online at www.duewest.org.
Click on Community and Center for the Arts. This event is
sponsored by Cue West Players & Center for the Arts.
If you have questions, contact Mandy Kirkpatrick at
mkirkpatrick@duewest.org.
2016 Altar
Flower
Calendar
Our 2016 Altar Flower Calendar is available
online for signups. Go to www.duewest.org.
Click on Resources and Altar Flowers. When
signing up for flowers, please include your
name, phone # and how you would like the
flowers listed in the bulletin. You may choose
to take them home following the last service
of the day OR leave them to be used by our
LifeCare Ministry. Cost is $50 per arrangement
and is due at least 10 days prior to your chosen
date. Feel free to contact the church office at
770-427-3835 to make sure your payment has
been received. Contact Deb Ingham at
dingham@duewest.org or 770-427-3835,
ext. 221 if you have any questions about
signing up for flowers.
Retrrj SerNice Requested
Due West United Methodist Church
3956 Due West Road
MarieUa, GA 30064
www.duewest.org
Non Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
MarieUa, GA
Perqit No. 492