Missions/Ministries
UNITED METHODIST MEN
Sponsors Needy Families in the community each year with Meals at Thanksgiving and both Meals and gifts for the needy children at Christmas.
We meet once per month for Breakfast, the 2nd Saturday at 8a.m., and have various programs.
We host a Valentines Dinner in February and our main fundraiser is a church and community wide golf outing in May.
Ed Nelson
e.nelson@hp.com
770-924-7204
We have an email list for reminders and important UMM news
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
The United Methodist Women is comprised of women coming together to do mission work. We support the missions of our church and the community by our projects and fundraisers. In addition, participation in UMW is a good way to make friends, support our sisters in faith, and share God’s provisions with others. We pray together, give together and grow spiritually together. UMW is comprised of three circles:
Mary Martha Circle meets the second Wednesday of every month in the Keheley Center Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m.
Esther Circle meets the second Monday of every month in the Community Room at 7 p.m.
Ruth Circle meets the fourth Monday of every month in the Fellowship Hall at 1 p.m.
SENIOR MINISTRIES
This ministry involves adults 50+ in fellowship and service. Silvertones is a group that travels on day-trips and two overnight trips every year. Faithful Followers meets monthly for informative programs and mission activities. Ruth Circle meets monthly and is for women over 50.
Contact Information—Angie Crummie
770-926-3488
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP (UMYF)
Open to all youth 6th -12th grade. This group meets every Sunday night from 6-8pm. This is a great place for your youth to meet with friends and explore and grow in their faith. If you have a passion for students this age and would like to volunteer with our awesome youth then stop by the UMYF booth and see where you will fit into the youth ministry program.
Contact Information— Lisa Springer (Director)
770-926-3488
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
There are many opportunities for you and your family to benefit from and enjoy the children’s activities at St. Andrew UMC. From Sunday School, Worship activities, VBS and Wednesday Nights to purely fun fellowship times like Trunk-or-Treat, Fourth and Fifth grade activities and Sonday Fundays there is always a faith-based message and great times involved. There are also many ways to be involved with the children of St. Andrew and the community through volunteer opportunities: from volunteering on an event-to-event basis to serving on a committee involved with children’s Christian education. So get out of the boat and “splash” on over to Children’s Ministries!!!
Contact Information—Marcie Millholland (Director)
770-926-3488
MUSIC MINISTRY
St. Andrew’s Music Ministry is a growing and vibrant ministry that assists the congregation in their worship of God. All are welcome to join regardless of experience. You may contact anyone in the Music Ministry for more information on our Chancel Choir, Adult Praise Band, Youth Choir and Youth Praise Band, Children’s Choirs, Handbell Choir or Instrumental opportunities. Come join us and be blessed!
Contact Information—Carol Wilson 770-926-3488
PRAYER MINISTRY
Prayers may be communicated to pastors and staff by prayer cards in pews, or by e-mail prayer-requests@thepumpkinchurch.org . If you would like to be included in the e-mail list please contact the church office.. You may also be a member of the Prayer team who prays for prayer requests during the week & sends cards of encouragement. Let Rev. Angie know if you would like to be part of this ministry.
CARE MINISTRIES
Stephen Ministry
Stephen ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.
Contact Information
Lynne Housley 404-284-4360 or
Sandy Klingler 770-926-3488
Friends Nurturing Friends—This program for homebound members takes the care and support of the church to them through visits, Holy Communion, and other acts of peace.
Contact Information—Angie Crummie
770-926-3488
S.O.S.—Sisters of support is a support group for women who have had breast cancer. They meet twice a month to support each other.
Contact Information—Church Office
770-926-3488
WELLNESS MINISTRY
Congregational Nurse Program—The congregational nurse focuses on the whole person to emphasize wellness through health promotion and disease prevention activities. This is accomplished through the following activities: blood pressure screening, newsletter articles, classes, seminars, and support groups.
Yoga—Led by a certified instructor who is a church member, the discipline of Yoga emphasizes balance, strength, and flexibility while connecting the body, mind and spirit.
Blanket Ministry-Our blanket ministry makes and gives blankets to our church and community to those who are grieving, hospitalized or for those who have a baby. By giving homemade blankets to people facing challenging times, St. Andrew members hope to show people in the community they care, as well as provide a tangible reminder of God’s power to comfort, strengthen and heal.
LOCAL MISSIONS
We have many opportunities to be involved in local missions within our community. There are three ongoing missions:
Peter’s Flock–This mission focuses on two or three families within the community. Staple items are provided monthly. Through this ministry, we are building a relationship with the family and may also guide them toward help in job searches, budgeting and other needs. We provide physical and spiritual nourishment as well. Usually no money is involved with this ministry. You may get involved with this ministry by donating the food items needed on the list available in the office or help with delivering the food.
Good Samaritan–This mission is involved with church families and some people from the community on a one-time basis. There is a budgeted amount under the Missions budget that is used to help with rent and utilities or to provide Kroger gift cards. This fund is available to church families who may struggle due to loss of job or other economic situations. It also helps persons in the community who may need one-time assistance with rent, utilities, gas, or food. Part of the Good Samaritan budget is also donated to MUST. When you give to the church, part of your money supports all of our missions as well as Good Samaritan.
MUST–MUST is Ministries United in Service and Training. They not only provide shelter and food for the homeless but training in budgeting and other life skills. They also have an excellent medical clinic. There are many opportunities to serve at MUST. A group presently helped clean out apartments at Shepherd’s Walk which is part of MUST’s transitional housing. During the summer, our men’s and women’s groups have provided lunches for MUST summer lunch program which feeds children who would not have anything to eat during the day. We also collect special items throughout the year as they are needed.
For more information about any of these missions, please contact Rev. Angie 770-926-3488 or email angie@thepumpkinchurch.org
BIG BOYS OF CHRIST (BBOC)
Men’s ministry designed for additional fellowship and church community service. We help the church when they need additional “man power” to get the job done. We also reach out to church families that need an extra hand around the house. This fall we formed a softball team to encourage more fellowship among the men and families of St. Andrew. We do not hold formal meetings we get the men together via e-mail and phone.
Contact Information—Ed Resendez
resendezET@bellsouth.net
APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT
A faith-based organization that has both year-round home repair projects, as well as summer programs. St. Andrew UMC has been participating in the Summer Program for the youth groups and adult leaders for 21 years. We have sent groups varying in size from one team of 7-8 teams to seven, with a rover. We make homes warmer, safer, and drier in Tennessee, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Virginia. The 2007 team will go to Kentucky the week of July 8-14th.
Contact Information—Lorna Martin
lhmartin@windstream.net
Phone 678-880-1049
ANDREW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Opened by St. Andrew in 2005, Andrew Christian School involves the sponsorship of 40-60 children in a kindergarten and 1st grade in PAP, Haiti. These children are given the opportunity to go to school, learn about Christ, and eat one meal a day in hopes of becoming future leaders of this 3rd world country. You can help by sponsoring a child and/or going with us on a mission trip.
Contact Church office-770-926-3488
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DivorceCare®
If you are an adult dealing with the trauma of separation or divorce, we invite you to this 13-week video-supplemented support group. DivorceCare covers a variety of topics including: Anger, Depression, Loneliness, Kidcare, Forgiveness, and Finances. For additional information on this program, visit www.divorcecare.org and to find our next session of DivorceCare® use the “Find a Group near You” search feature using zip code 30066. The search result will include the dates, time and place, child care availability and the fee for the group which includes the activity book. Participants can join any time during the session.
Need more info about registration? Contact: Sandy Klingler at 770-926-3488 or email her at Sandy@thepumpkinchurch.org.
DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K™)
DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K™) is designed to assist the healing process for a child who has experienced a complete or partial loss of a parent thru divorce, separation, death or maybe a parent they never knew. Many of these children struggle with feelings of inadequacy, fear, sadness, anger, hopelessness and more. Children often do not know how to express these feelings or may hide them from their parents who remain unaware of their need for help. Whether the loss is recent or occurred years ago, the DC4K™ ministry program is a fun, safe and exciting way for children to learn to understand their feelings and feel God’s love. For additional information on this program, visit www.dc4k.org/ and to find our next session of DC4K™ use the “Find a Group for Your Kids” search feature using zip code 30066. The search result will include the dates, time and place, child care availability and the fee for our group which includes the activity book. Participants can join any time during the session.
Need more info about registration? Contact: Sandy Klingler at 770-926-3488 or email Sandy@thepumpkinchurch.org.
GriefShare
GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group for adults who are grieving the death of a person close to them. It’s a place to be around people who understand what you are feeling. At GriefShare, you’ll learn valuable information about coping with your grief and renewing your hope for the future. . For additional information on this program, visit www.griefshare.org and to find our next session of GriefShare use the “Find a Group near You” search feature using zip code 30066. The search result will include the dates, time and place, child care availability and the fee for the group which includes the activity book. Participants can join any time during the session.
Need more info about registration? Contact: Sandy Klingler at 770-926-3488 or email Sandy@thepumpkinchurch.org.