I am thankful to be a part of church and staff that is looking for evidence of God in all things. Pastor Marion is especially gifted at seeing what others often miss.
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Terminus: the end of the line. I learned recently that this is what the city of Atlanta was named. In the 1800s, this area was named Terminus because it was the last destination on the Western-Atlantic train connecting Tennessee to Georgia.
Because it was the arrival spot and ending spot for the train, the terminus of that train line, people referred to the city as Terminus. Years later, the then Governor would rename Terminus to Marthasville, after his own daughter. Two years later, it was renamed the third and final time to Atlanta, the feminine version of the Atlantic, giving a nod to the railway that started it all.
What is interesting to me, is no one expected much from this area. When investor Stephen Long was asked to purchase land, he declined saying “The Terminus will be a good location for one tavern, a blacksmith shop, a grocery store, and nothing else.”
Right now, a zero-mile marker remains in downtown Atlanta, surrounded by one of the
nation’s largest airports, colleges, skyscrapers, restaurants, parks, the aquarium, Coca-Cola headquarters, national landmarks, major businesses, famous night clubs, and even sidewalks connecting people to downtown! There is much more than just one tavern, one blacksmith, and one store.
What looks to be nothing, with very low expectations, can quite possibly become something much bigger. That, my friends, is scriptural. An unexpected birth or a family dynamic change or a simple act of hospitality or a surprise encounter with a child. Your expectations may not be high, you may not want to invest, but do. Pour into the terminus where you are. What looks to be the last stop of a train, may just be what you need.
This Advent, may we all invest, take risks, and pay attention to the opportunities exactly where we are and be amazed at what can grow around us.
See you Sunday!
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Thank you, Marion, for your insight and encouraging message.
Take Peace,
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Christmas Eve Services
10 a.m. Worship Service with Communion in the Chapel
4 p.m. Family Worship Service with Candlelight in the Sanctuary
6 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Service in the Sanctuary
11 p.m. Candlelight and Communion Service in the Chapel
For more information about our Advent and Christmas events, go to our website.
There will be one service in the Sanctuary at 11:15 a.m. on December 26 and January 2.
Church offices will be closed on December 27 and 28, as well as January 3.
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Christmas Festival Concerts
The Christmas Festival Concerts are Friday, December 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 12 at 3 p.m. Complimentary tickets are available in the Worship Arts Office, Sanctuary Building; Main Office, Chapel Building; or by calling 770.594.0512.
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Christmas Gift & Craft Show
Join us today and tomorrow in the Dodson Youth Center for a festive show and bake sale supporting RUMC Student Ministry Missions and 80 small, local businesses.
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RUMC Book Club
The RUMC Book Club extends an open invitation to its Christmas gathering on Tuesday, December 7 at 11 a.m. in the Trinity Cafe. Bring a wrapped new or gently used book to exchange and a dish to share. For more information, contact Betty Hunt.
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Wednesday Night Supper
and Hot Meals for Take-out
Enjoy the last Wednesday Night Supper of the year on Wednesday, December 8, and don’t forget to stop by on Thursday, December 9 for the last Hot Meals for Take-out day of the year. Both will resume the week of January 10, 2022. For more information and the menu, go to our website.
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Discipleship
On Wednesday, December 8, you are invited to join some of Roswell UMC’s small groups as Rev. Brian Tillman from the North Georgia Conference office shares about his work as the Director of Inclusion and Advocacy. Brian will speak in the Dining Room, Chapel building from 4-5:30 p.m. For more information, contact Rev. Melissa Kime-Hall.
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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, December 8 at 10 a.m. Please contact Toni Fagan or call 770.261.1767 for more information or to receive a link to the meeting.
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Angel Trees
The Angel Tree for InCommunity (formerly EnAble) and Noah’s Ark will be available beginning December 5 in the south lobby, Sanctuary building. The Angel Tree for families with Vickery Mill Elementary is currently available in the Chapel Roswell Connection Center. For information on InCommunity, contact Rev. Melissa Kime-Hall; for Vickery Mill, contact Gilma Cantu.
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Birthday Party for Jesus
All children are invited to join us for a birthday party for Jesus on Sunday, December 12 at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Chapel building! We will be celebrating the birth of Jesus with a live nativity, crafts, and fun. Parents of children five years and younger are requested to attend; children in grades 1 through 5 will attend with their Sunday School class. Please bring a gift for Jesus—hat, gloves, or mittens that will be given to the Foster Care Support Foundation for children who are in foster care.
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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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