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February 12, 2012

Today

Faith Seekers Kick-off Breakfast
Today, 10:00 am, Rec Lobby
Singles and couples join our new class! Focus on
seeking God in our everyday lives.

Young Professional’s Chili Cook-off!
Today, 12:15 pm, Hall of Apostles
Awesome chili, celebrity judges! Proceeds benefit
Mtn Top Boys Home. $8 adults / Under 12, free.

Dogwood Shop
Open Sun 9:30 am-12:30 pm, Mon-Thu 10 am-2 pm
Browse our books for Lenten reflection.

Library Resource Center

Open Sun 8:30 am-12:30 pm, Tue-Thu 11 am- 2 pm
Books to borrow or to purchase - name your price!

Music & Arts

Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 21, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, FH
Fill up on flapjacks and fun at this favorite fundraiser
for the choir! Featuring dixieland jazz, face painting
and more. RSVP at 404.266.2373, ext 344.

Nicole Marane and Friends Recital
Tuesday, February 21, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary
Nicole will be joined by two renowned trumpeters,
Tom Hooten, ASO and Daniel Mendelow of the
Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Follows our annual
Pancake Supper! Attend both events for $15.

GSU & UGA Choral Concert
Thursday, February 23, 7:30 pm, Sanctuary
Two powerhouse singing groups unite for a
phenomenal evening of choral work. Please note
that this event was moved from a March date.


Lent Begins

Ash Wednesday Services
February 22, Sanctuary & Moore Chapel
7 am - 9 am nnnnnn Imposition of Ashes
11 am - 1 pm nnnnn Imposition of Ashes
nn 5:00 pm nnnnlnn Family Service
nnl7:00 pm nnnnlnn Congregational Service

Lenten Devotional
Available in the kiosks starting Ash Wednesday.

Imagine

Imagine Worship Service & Celebration!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
10:45 am . Concert | 11:15 am . Worship
12:15 pm . Celebration Reception
At one amazing service on this day we will come
together to worship, and begin to create the future
of our church. Please see the insert in today’s
bulletin for detailed information. We look forward
to sharing this special day with you!

Pastoral Care

The Art of Listening
Tuesday, February 21, 6:30 pm, B152
You are invited to join PRUMC Stephen Ministers
for a new series on how to support others in need.
We’ll begin with The Art of Listening. Contact Karla
Otroszko at 404.240.8207 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Local Outreach

Sign up Today for The Great Day of Service
Saturday, March 24, PRUMC & Atlanta Agencies
Celebrate 20 years of service by volunteering on
this one great day. Sign up at our Sunday tables
or at www.prumc.org. Go green and purchase
re-usable tumblers or bottles at our sign up tables.

PRUMC’s 40th Habitat for Humanity Build
Saturdays, March 3 - April 21, 8:00 - 4:00 pm
No building experience is necessary - just a willing
spirit! A team of Habitat house leaders will guide
volunteers. Register today at www.prumc.org.

Global Missions

Mission Trip to Nicaragua | March 3-10
For information or to join the team, contact David
and Debby Eidson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Mission Trip to Kenya | March 1 - 11
We will serve some of the poorest areas of Africa.

Georgia Mission Trip Information Meeting
Thursday, March 1, 7:00 pm, Hospitality Suite
Learn about our September trip to the nation of
Georgia. Dessert and coffee will be served. Contact
Lynn Banks at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Career Transition

Career Transition Support Group
Monday, February 20, 6:30 pm, C208
Join us to hear helpful speakers and network in our
community. Art Eyzaguirre will speak on Job Break
Through Strategies. For more information, contact
Reed Harvey at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sports & Recreation

Register Now for Spring Soccer Leagues
Also fitness and enrichment for all ages!
Details and registration at www.prumcsports.org.
Feb 22 nn Registration Deadline
Feb 28 nn Coaches Meeting, 5:30 pm, FH

Children, Parents & Families

Family Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, February 22, 5:00 pm, Chapel
Families and children ages Kindergarten and older
experience Ash Wednesday through worship.

Pre-K & K Pajama Party
Friday, February 24, 5:30 pm, D316
We will have great fun as we learn that God always
watches over us. RSVP at www.prumc.org.

MPWG Presents Kathy Bozeman
Tuesday, February 28, 6:30 pm, Hospitality Suite
MPWG continues with Kathy Bozeman of Holy
Innocents School. Sign up at www.prumc.org.

Save the Date: Summer Camps 2012!
Mission Camp - June 11, 12, 13, 9:30 am-1:00 pm
VBS - June 25, 26, 27, 28, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Students & Confirmation

MYF
Sundays, 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Youth Lounge
Feb 19 No MYF | President’s Day Weekend
Feb 26 Open play, free time, small groups

Student/Parent Great Day of Service Project

Saturday, March 24, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
We’ll return to Sardis UMC to landscape, clean and
serve others. Sign up with your family using the
forms in the church kiosks or at www.prumc.org.

Sign Up for Summer Mission Trips by March 25!
Senior High: June 10 - 16, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Junior High: July 15 - 21, Asheville, NC
Details and registration forms in Youth Lounge
and online at www.prumc.org.

Single Professionals

Relay for Life Fundraiser: Cowboy Mardi Gras!
Saturday, February 25, 3:30 pm, Big Tex Cantina
Games, silent auction, food and fellowship as we
kickoff fundraising for Team PRUMC. $10. No RSVP
necessary. Bring your friends! (Decatur)

Friday Fellowship
Friday, March 23, 5:30 pm, Gordon Biersch
Food, fun and fellowship to welcome the weekend.
No RSVP necessary. Contact Savannah Littleton at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . (Buckhead)

Young Couples

Building a Sacred Marriage for Engaged Couples
Wednesdays, March 7-28, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, C210
Join us to discuss commitment, managing conflict,
future and family! $50 per couple includes dinner
and materials. Sign up at www.prumc.org.

Senior Adults

Seasoned Saints Lunch & Program
Wednesdays, 12:00 pm Lunch, 1:00 pm Program
Feb 22 nn Rev. Nancy Johnson, Ash Wednesday
Feb 29 nn Matt Holmes, 11 Alive News

POPS Choir Rehearsal
Mondays, 10:30 am, Music Suite
All ages can join our light-hearted singing group!

Traveling Saints to the High Museum of Art
Tuesday, February 21, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The High presents From Picasso to Warhol. $15
admission (unless High member), $5 for bus, lunch
on your own. RSVP to Julie at 404.240.8332.

Women & Men

United Methodist Women (UMW)
Are you looking for a small group within our large
church that meets only once a month? UMW has
evening and day groups for all ages! Contact
Elizabeth Layne at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Men’s Bible Study
Fridays, 7:00 am, Hall of Apostles
Ken Boa leads us in a casual yet meaningful Bible
Study at the end of each week. Join us!

Men’s Bible Study with Thomas Martin
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8:00 pm, C105
No preparation required. Open to all ages. Contact
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Today

Stewardship Sunday 2011

Today we come together in the tradition of making our annual commitment to God and to our church.  Help continue the great ministries of Peachtree Road by making your pledge during our worship services today.  Please use the pledge card and envelope in today’s bulletin.  Your generosity opens our doors to those seeking to worship God, seeking a solid community, and seeking a helping hand. Help us plan wisely by pledging early this year.  If you have questions about pledging, you may contact Louisa Mouchet, Business Administrator at 404.240.8233 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Congregational Luncheon

Today, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join us for a wonderful fried chicken lunch with mashed potatoes, broccoli casserole, spinach salad and pound cake.  $8/$5.

Fill the BCM  Pantry Food Drive

Pick up a grocery list from a volunteer after worship and help stock the pantry at BCM.  Lists also at www.prumc.org.  Bring items to PRUMC this month.

Kenya Mission Trip Meeting

Today, 12:30 pm, A101

Learn more about our 2012 Kenya mission trip.  We’ll focus on clean water and education.  Contact Scott Alexander at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

College Planning Workshop

Today, 5:00pm, B152

Plan for college and retirement in today’s economy.  Register by emailing David Hughes at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Dogwood Book Shop

Pick up a Pumpkin Chai candle by Nest for a festive fall scent!  Also, new children’s Bibles just in.

Library Resource Center

The library is closed today.

Flower Guild

Annual Flower Guild Luncheon

Sunday, November 6, 12:30 pm, Hospitality Suite

Create beautiful arrangements and make new friends - no experience necessary and all ages welcome! $5.  RSVP to Stacy at 404.240.8335.

Education & Enrichment

Forum Concert:  Stanton Lanier, pianist

Sunday, October 30, 10:00 am, C208

Original melodies, captivating visuals and stories about music make up this unique forum concert.

A View From The Other Side Of The Desk

Monday, November 7, 6:30 pm, C208

The Career Transition Ministry presents David Pritchard.  Join us for helpful presentations and networking.  Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

How to Make Your Holiday Green

Sunday, November 13, 10:00 am, C208

Come get fun ideas on how to decorate and celebrate the season, while being a good steward of God’s earth.  No RSVP needed.  All are welcome.

Sports & Recreation

Register for Youth & High School Basketball

By November 8!

Youth 5 - 14 will have one weekday practice and one weekend game.  Students grades 9 - 12 form their own teams to play weeknights in multi-school league.  Details, calendar and registration at www.prumcsports.org.

Yard Sale!

Annual Yard Sale - Now Taking Donations

Saturday, November 5, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Now accepting boutique children’s items, sterling silver and jewelry.  Bring items by October 30.  Contact Beth at 404.240.8234 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Music & Arts

Feast of All Saints Recital and Evensong

Sunday, November 6, 4:30 pm, Sanctuary

Join us for a moving service of choral prayer, preceded by an organ recital by Jeremy McElroy.

Extra Singers for Lessons & Carols

Sunday, December 18, 5:30 pm

Rehearsals start Thursday, November 3, 7:00 pm and singers must attend at least 4 rehearsals. Contact Nicole Marane at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 404.240.8206.

Outreach

Christmas Missions Market

Sunday, November 20, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, FH

Shop creatively and generously this year at the Christmas Missions Market.  All proceeds benefit local, regional and global missions.

BCM Turkey Drive

Provide Thanksgiving Dinner to  a low income family this year.  $10 provides a turkey and $20 provides an entire Thanksgiving meal.  A Turkey Drive offering envelope will be in the worship bulletin the first and third Sunday in November.

Volunteer

Sunday Morning Nursery Volunteers Needed

Join us once a month to love and nurture our youngest children in the Sunday nursery.  8:30 - 10:30 am OR 10:30 am - 12:30 pm.  Contact Jordan Black at 404.240.8255 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Christmas Kindness Volunteers

Christmas Kindness gives homeless and working poor parents a personal shopping experience for Christmas.  To volunteer please contact Beth Spencer at 404.240.8234 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Children, Parents & Families

Big Al’s Halloween Bash!

Wednesday, October 26, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, FH

All ages enjoy crafts, carnival food, face painting, hay rides, creepy characters and much more!  To volunteer or donate a creepy cake, contact Casey at 404.240.8202 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Preschool Open House

Wednesday, November 2, 9:30 am

Wesleyan School’s Chris Cleveland

Monday, November 7, 6:30 pm, Youth Lounge

Chris Cleveland, assistant headmaster will speak on self-esteem, what parents face, and what really matters.  $5/person.  Light refreshments served.  Childcare available for $5 family rate.

Family Outreach:  City of Refuge Thanksgiving

Saturday, November 12, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

We will cook with the children and then break bread and count our blessings.  Kids of all ages are welcome.  $10/family.  Sign up at www.prumc.org.

UMKF:  Cooking with Chef Al!

Sunday, November 13, 5:30 - 7:00 pm

3rd, 4th and 5th graders enjoy fun and fellowship with church friends!  $10/child.  Sign up at www.prumc.org.

Students & Confirmation

MYF:  Small Groups / Open Play / Free Time

Sundays, October 23 & 30, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, YL

Learn how we can transform our lives through Jesus and become a disciple!

Sign Up Now for Ski Trip by October 30!

We’ll have a great weekend of skiing, snow tubing, devotions and friends in Snowshoe, WV.  January 13-16 (MLK Weekend).  $210 deposit due October 30. Total cost is $425.  Info in the Youth Lounge or online at www.prumc.org.

Lock IN!

Friday, November 18, 10:00 pm - 7:00 am

Games, movies, giant inflatables, laser tag and food all night long!  $25.  (Parents’ permission needed.)

Wreath & Garland Volunteers

Sunday, December 4, 3 Shifts Available

Students must work this fund-raiser at least once to go on a mission trip!  Sign up in the Youth Lounge.

Senior High Mission Trip

Montego Bay, Jamaica  |  June 10 - 16, 2012

Save the Date!  Our Sr. High will partner with Mission Discovery to do construction, teach VBS and work in an orphanage in this beautiful country.

Single Adults

Halloween Carnival Outreach Project

Saturday, Oct 29, 9:00 - 11:00 am, Feed My Lambs

Wear your favorite costume and be prepared to have fun with the kids of Feed My Lambs.  RSVP at www.prumc.org and carpool from PRUMC.

Senior Adults

Seasoned Saints Lunch & Program

Wednesdays, 12:00 pm Lunch / 1:00 pm Program

Join us for weekly fellowship and engaging programs and speakers.  No need to RSVP.

Oct 26 Second Wind Dreams

Nov 02 Fall Bingo!

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Tour

Tuesday, October 25, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Enjoy fall foliage, mountain views and a stop in McCaysville.  $35, lunch on your own.  Contact Lindley Curtis at 404.240.8203.

Rhodes Hall and Grace UMC Tours

Tuesday, November 15, 9:30 am departure

Visit the “Castle on Peachtree” for a behind-the-scenes tour, enjoy lunch on the grounds and visit Rev. Kate Floyd at Grace UMC.  $25.

 
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