Upcoming Events

Saturday, September 11

 

This day of community service is a long-standing Glenn tradition. Last year we sent approximately 200 people out into our community for a day of service and fun.  Many of our projects welcome children (Food Bank, Trinity soup Kitchen, Wesley Woods, and Kit Assembly for example),  so make it a family event.   Sign up at the first link below, or for more info., contact Eric or Laura Reece at 404-929-7376.  Can't volunteer?  Then GO SHOPPING for us! See the second link below for a list of items needed.

 

 

 

Saturday, September 11

 

Parents of 4th & 5th graders - sign up your SPARK kid for the afternoon shift at the Food Bank for Good Neighbor Day! Click here to sign up for a project! Volunteers needed.

 

 

2nd Saturday Women's Supper and Cinema

 

 

Tuesday, September 14, 5:00-7:00pm

 

Join us at the downtown Decatur Chick-fil-a for food & fun with Glenn friends.  The proceeds raised will go towards a children’s charity chosen by Glenn School & Glenn Memorial Children's Ministry.

 

 

FriendShip Group

 

 

Sunday, September 19

 

Our version of  church homecoming - celebrating our Glenn & Emory community!  Director of Wesley Fellowship, Joseph McBrayer will be preaching the 8:30am service, followed by regular Holy Grounds Cafe' and Sunday School for all ages, then Bishop B. Michael Watson will be preaching the 11:00am service.  Followed by food & fellowship with a covered-dish dinner - bring a side dish and/or dessert to share!  Volunteers to help set-up/clean-up the lunch are needed - contact Rev. Jessica Terrell (jessicat@glennumc.org).

 

 

Wednesdays, September 8 - October 6, 6:30 pm

 

What if you could say or do just the right thing guaranteed to make that special someone feel loved?  The secret is learning the right love language!  Millions have learned the simple way to express their feelings and bring joy back in to their relationship with The Five Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts, Dr. Gary Chapman's New York Times bestseller.  Kathy and Bob Winstead will lead us in a 5-week study of this book, starting September 8th.  Class will begin at 6:30pm in Room 422 of the Church School Building.  Married over 30 years, the Winsteads have led this conversation on love languages many times and look forward to being at Glenn.  Reserve your copy of The Five Love Languages ($10 a copy) by contacting Susan Pinson (spinson@glennumc.org, 404-634-3936).  Come early and enjoy Wednesday Night Supper at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall ($7 adults; $4 kids/students; $25 per family).  Childcare provided 5:30-8:30pm.

 

Click here for more details and to register.
 

 

Sunday evenings, September 19-December 5, 5:30-6:45 pm

In the Church Library - Room 309

 

This study will be led by Jennifer-Scott Ward, a longtime and beloved Glenn Memorial Bible Study leader.  The invitation from Christ is: "Come and see, Follow me". Experience the magnificent passages in John including the I am statements (I am the truth, the life and the way, I am the living water and more). Revisit stories only told in John's gospel including Nicodemus, Mary Magdalene and the raising of Lazarus. During the weekly video segments, travel into the scripture as you hear the Word, experience the grand artwork connected with each story and interview the scholar. Each week wraps up with a small group discussion on video to spark your own conversation. Participants for this study do not have to have an in-depth knowledge of the Bible to enjoy and benefit from participation. Reading just two chapters of John a week, they will discover the life altering stories that will invite them to follow Christ as true disciples.  To sign up, contact Susan Pinson (spinson@glennumc.org) or Jennifer Scott-Ward (jscottward@churchs.com).

Caregivers Support Group

 

 

October 1-3

 

Glenn’s annual Fall Camping weekend will be the weekend of October 1-3, at the beautiful Appletree Campground, 20 miles NW of Franklin, NC, in the Nantahala National Forest.  Flyers and sign-up information will be available beginning Sunday, August 29.  For details contact Mackay Asbury at 770-826-0954 or emasbury@bellsouth.net.

 

 

Mondays, October 11 - November 1, 12noon-1:00pm, YAAB
 
Bring your Bible and a brown bag lunch as we explore the Gospel of Mark for hope in times of grief and loss.   RSVP with Rev. Susan Pinson (spinson@glennumc.org, 404-634-3936).
 

 

Sunday, October 17

 

We hope you will join “Team Living Room” to participate in the 2010 AIDS Walk on Sunday October 17.  Glenn Memorial UMC has a long history of supporting the Living Room (www.livingroomatl.org), a local agency providing housing and housing services for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. The Living Room receives both volunteers and financial support from Glenn and our members. You can help continue our support by becoming a member of Team Living Room, and all the funds you raise through the AIDS Walk will support this worthy local agency.
 
Signing up for Team Living Room and participating in the AIDS Walk is easy.  Just visit www.aidswalkatlanta.com and click register. When you register, be sure to indicate that you wish to “join a team” and select Living Room from the drop down menu that will appear.
 
For more information on the Living Room, click here. If you have questions about the 2010 AIDS Walk, please contact Diane Bryant at 404-371-9389 or Dolph Ward Goldenburg at 404-616-7718.

 

 

October 25 - Informational Meeting

Monday Evenings, November 1 - December 6, 7:00 pm

In the Church Library, Room 309

 

This study will be led by Luther Lewis, a longtime and beloved Glenn Memorial Bible Study leader.  Because our spiritual gifts are sometimes more obvious to others than they are to us, people in our community of faith often name our gifts before we're aware of them.  How many of us have heard something like, "You're so good at hospitality!" or, "You have a way with kids" (or "words" or "organizing") and been surprised?  We will be exploring passages in the Bible that mention or illustrate use of various spiritual gifts.  This is not an exhaustive (or exhausting) study that sets out to cover every Scripture verse about spiritual gifts.  Within the small group and as you read the Bible at home, you will be guided to respond personally to short Scripture passages.  Along the way, you will also identify your gifts and consider how God wants you to use them.  Online registration available soon.
 

 

September 8-October 6: Five Love Languages - A Wednesday Night Digging Deeper Study Option

September 11: Good Neighbor Day - Churchwide community service day for all ages (Click here to sign up.)

September 14: Glenn Spirit Night @ Chick-Fil-A (downtown Decatur location). Glenn School & Church - all are welcome. Proceeds benefit a children's charity.

September 19: Glenn-Emory Day with Bishop B. Michael Watson preaching

September 19-December 5: Disciple Bible Study - Invitation to John. Be a part of this 11-week Bible study

September 24-25: Glenn School Clothing Sale - Click here for more info.

October 1-3: Fall Family Camping Weekend

October 8: Friday Night Skate begins! 4th-7th graders in the YAAB for this fun tradition

October 25-December 6: Meeting God in Scripture - Understanding Spiritual Gifts. Be a part of this 6-week study

October 31: Pumpkin Party

November 19-21: Created By God Weekend for 5th & 6th graders

Upcoming Caregiver Support Group dates are September 15, October 20, November 17

Upcoming 2nd Saturday Supper & Cinema dates are October 9, November 13, December 11