Sunday is a day of celebration for Roswell UMC and for our Student Ministry. Dr. Michael Cromwell shares his confirmation experience and encourages us to support our confirmands as they continue to grow in their faith.
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Confirmation Sunday
Sunday is Confirmation Sunday. What an exciting day in the life of our church! It is a day of celebration; 13 students will be baptized, and 80+ students will profess their faith in Jesus Christ together and enter the membership of RUMC.
Did you go through confirmation as a young person? I remember going through confirmation in middle school. I don’t remember as much as I should, but I remember certain aspects of my confirmation experience. There were only two of us who went through confirmation in my home church that year – it was my friend, Bobby, and me. We met in the senior pastor’s office after church for a few weeks. I remember lots of “church-y” words and concepts that weren’t that clear to me.
Even though I don’t remember much about the lessons of confirmation, there is one thing that I remember quite vividly. When I was baptized as an infant and confirmed as a young person, the people in my home church took their “job” seriously to help raise me in the faith. They taught me Sunday School, led youth group meetings, took me on mission trips, let me hang out at their homes, and nurtured me in lots of other ways. My parents were extremely loving and supportive, and so was my home church. I am who I am because of those who chose to love me in my home church (in addition to my own family).
Well, now it’s our turn to help raise these students (and all children and youth in our church) in the faith. You don’t have to be a Bible scholar to make a difference. Your presence can be a ministry to others. As I mentioned, I don’t remember all of the details I learned in confirmation, but I remember the pastor and others in my church being there for me throughout my life. In fact, they are still loving me today – hundreds of miles away.
I want to take a moment of privilege and say thank you to the Sunday School teachers, youth leaders, VBS volunteers, and a host of others who are now loving on my children. My kids may not remember every detail of every lesson you teach them, but they will remember that you were there for them and you love them.
Are you ready to take your role seriously as a member of RUMC? If so, then I encourage you to find a way to help raise a young person in the faith. If you don’t know where to start, give me a call (770.261.1772) or send me an email. I will be glad to find a way to help you discover how you can make a difference in the life of someone else.
Grace and peace,
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Thank you, Michael. How will you encourage a young person to live a Christ-centered life? I hope you will reach out to Michael or me if you want to find a place to serve.
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday morning!
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Time Change
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour this weekend, and we'll see you bright and early on Sunday morning!
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First Sunday Communion
Join us this Sunday, November 7, in the Chapel at 8:30 a.m. This 30-minute service will include the sacrament of Holy Communion, a short meditation, music, and a time of prayer.
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Giving Sunday is coming up on November 14, and Roswell UMC invites you to take part in what God is doing in the Roswell community by taking the Next Step in giving. Make your pledge for 2022 online by November 14.
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Board of Stewards
On Wednesday, November 10, there will be a Board of Stewards meeting in the Chapel at 6:30 p.m. to review and approve the 2022 Operating Budget and Leadership for RUMC. Additionally, RUMC will be meeting virtually with 34 churches for a combined Charge Conference on Monday, November 15 at 7 p.m. Only a limited number of links to the Conference are allowed each church. Board of Stewards members are invited to come to the RUMC Chapel, where the Conference will be shown via Zoom to allow as many as possible to attend virtually. No reservations are necessary; we hope you will be able to attend both of these meetings. For more information, contact Lori Walsh.
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New Studies for Women
The Gift of the Nutcracker will be meeting midday on Wednesdays beginning on November 10. The Early Church: Becoming a Light in the Darkness will meet on Friday mornings beginning on November 5. For more information about either of these studies or other opportunities to grow in your faith visit our website or contact Rev. Melissa Kime-Hall.
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Job Networking
Please join us starting at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 8 for Virtual Job Networking. Six highly effective and dynamic workshops will be offered to help you in your job search, whether you’re unemployed, employed and looking for a change, or underemployed. For more information and a complete agenda, go to our website.
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Caregivers Support Group
The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group meets via Zoom on the second Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is Wednesday, November 10 at 10 a.m. Please contact Toni Fagan at 770.261.1767 for more information or to receive a link to the meeting.
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The Annual Pecan Sale
The Annual Pecan Sale running through November 28 supports the Boy Scouts, missions in Jordan, and other Discovery Sunday School outreach efforts. Pecans are available for purchase by cash or check in the Main Office, Chapel building from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday or purchase online anytime. Cost is $10 per bag; 3 bags for $26; or a case of 30 bags for $250.
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Book Club
The Book Club extends an open invitation to its next meeting in the Roswell UMC library on Tuesday, November 16 at 10 a.m. This month’s selection is The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See; light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Betty Hunt.
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Service of Remembrance
In the midst of seasonal festivities, we gather to remember those we miss. Join us Wednesday, December 1 at 6 p.m. in the Chapel for a Service of Remembrance. Whether a recent or distant loss, the clergy of RUMC stand with you to acknowledge your grief as we enter this season of Advent. If you would like your loved one’s name read during the service, please send us an email with their name by November 22.
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RUMC Kids and Roswell Student Ministry Update
In accordance with Fulton County Schools updated guidelines and because of the decline in COVID-19 positive cases in Fulton County and the city of Roswell, RUMC will return to a mask optional status for children and youth beginning November 1. We will continue to monitor reported cases in our various classes and groups. If any class or group experiences an increase in COVID-19 positive cases, that class or group may move to a mask required status.
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Operation Christmas Child
Consider filling a shoebox to support Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child! Boxes can be picked up in the RUMC office and dropped off at specified drop-off locations by November 22. Alternatively, you can fill a shoebox online.
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Family Promise
Family Promise needs volunteers to help Roswell UMC provide for families experiencing homelessness. You can assist by cooking meals, donating gift cards, staying in the Dod overnight, or much more. Please consider signing up for a single shift. Thank you for your help!
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Parents' Morning Out
Parents’ Morning Out is hiring caregivers for children three months old to 36 months old. Current openings are Tuesday/Thursday 9 a.m.-1:45 p.m., with the potential for more hours as PMO continues to grow, and Sunday and evening hours in the Nursery. $13 per hour. Background check and CPR certification are required. For more information, contact Danna Coffey at 770.261.1714
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Volunteer
Are you a people person? Or maybe you are tech-savvy and want to serve in production. Maybe you have a heart for Missions or you love to rock babies in the nursery. No matter what your skills or background, we have a place for you! To learn more about how you can get involved, check out our website.
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Job Openings
We would love to have you as part of our family! Click here to learn more about open positions at Roswell UMC.
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