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Church News: Ice Cream Competition, Marriage Seminar and Respite Night

A look at events scheduled during the upcoming week for churches in and around Dacula.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7

Do you play rhythm, lead or bass guitar? How about keyboard or drums? If you do and you are interested in joining the Worship Band at , plan on attending this open session starting at 5 p.m. in the Orchestra Room.

is offering a preview class for the upcoming series “Financial Peace University.” The free preview class is scheduled for Sunday, August 7 at 6 p.m. in Modular C, Room 3.

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For those who have suffered a recent loss, grief share group offers support. The group meets on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. in modular room A-1.

 

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MONDAY, AUGUST 8

Teens are invited to attend this recovery ministry group for teens and students dealing with life's hurts and addictions. The group meets at 6:45 p.m. in D210 at

Are you dealing with life's habit, hurts or hang ups?  Join Celebrate Recovery at on Monday nights.  Dinner is served at 6 p.m. ($3 for adults, $1 children). The large group meets in Chapel at 6:30 p.m., small groups meet at 7:30 p.m. 

Small groups are available for obsessive compulsive disorders, alcohol addictions, adult children of alcoholics, sexual addictions, chemical dependency, survivors of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, eating disorders, depression, unforgiveness, freedom from anger, co-dependency, dealing with past/present guilt and shame.

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9

Al-Anon offers hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics. The group also includes Alateen for younger members. Participants whose lives have been affected by the alcohol problems of others can find solutions and support. The group meets each Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Modular A-1.

  • Tuesday Evening Prayer Time

The worship center at will be open for prayer between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10

Couples are invited to attend this marriage seminar series taking place on Wednesdays in August at 7 p.m.  Free childcare will be provided to participants. Learn to apply the truths of God’s grace to your marriage at this workshop held at .

AWANA is starting for the new year and is celebrating with an AWANA kick off carnival. Stop in between the times of 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. and enjoy carnival games, inflatables, snacks, drinks and more. This is a great time to register the children for AWANA.

The single mom support group at will meet Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. in MA6.

Join the women of NewBranch in their Wednesday evening Bible study on the book of Mark. This group meets each Wednesday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. New women are welcome anytime. Contact the ministry for more information.

Are you currently caring for an elderly parent? This group offers support and solutions for those facing the issues associated with caring for an aging parent. The group meets each Wednesday from 6:45-8:15 p.m. at in modular room A-3.

Join the children of at 7 p.m. for games, songs, Bible lessons and small group sessions.

Visit on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. and take an in-depth look into the Bible.

Join members of on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. for a bible study..

Join the prayer group at from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. each Wednesday. The group meets in the parlor of the church.

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11

If you would like to join this prayer group at to pray for our community and country, please attend a prayer meeting offered on Thursdays at 10 a.m. and Friday evenings at 7 p.m.

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

Join in at the monthly crop night and share gadgets, pictures and more. This group meets from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. in Modular C at   Please note there is no childcare for this event.

The Narcotics Anonymous group meets on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church in Modular A-2/4.  This is a group for men and women and there are no fees to join or attend.  Membership in NA is open to all drug addicts, regardless of the particular drug or combination of drugs used.

Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous group meeting each Friday at 8 p.m. in Modular A-5.  This is a group is open to both men and women and there are no fees to join or attend.

Join the men of each Friday morning at 6 a.m. as they come together and pray for the church, families, the community and the country. Group meets in Founder's Hall. 

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

Respite night is a program provided for children with special needs on the second Saturday of each month by . Parents of children with special needs are invited to drop off their children from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Each child that attends needs to have a medical form on file and parents are asked to make a reservation prior to dropping off children. Please contact 770-277-6022 or email hebronspecialneeds@gmail.com.

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14

Tickets go on sale today at for the “Beth Moore Living Proof Live Simulcast” to take place on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased online or the ticket counter in the worship center on Sunday mornings August 14-Sept. 4.

Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church is hosting a Kickoff Cookout on August 14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Make sure to register prior to this date to compete in the homemade ice cream competition. Judging will take place at the cookout.

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