Confirmation 2022
Out of all the many things we do and programs we offer in Student Ministry, it is our belief that there are few more important than Confirmation. Not only does it help our students get plugged in to the life of the church and establish relationships, but it is also a critical cornerstone of their faith journey. It is a time when students learn about the Christian faith and why we believe what we believe. Most importantly, it is a time for students to encounter God for themselves and make their own decision to become a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ.
For many, Confirmation is the beginning of a process of “owning” their faith. For others, it is just a continuation of a faith journey that they have been travelling for some time because their parents have made it a priority for their family. Whichever is the case, we are excited that 39 students made that journey with us over the past 12 weeks.
In the United Methodist Church, Confirmation is seen as an opportunity to respond to the grace of God available to us, as acknowledged in baptism, and to promise to live as a person of faith. “What God offers us must be accepted in repentance and faith,” as our Baptismal Liturgy states. “Confirmation and reaffirmation are our responses of commitment, profession of faith, and rededication.” Confirmation is not a sacrament in The United Methodist Church, but it is an important step in our spiritual journeys.
At Roswell UMC, Confirmation has been an important tradition in the lives of young people for decades. Many of you can even remember your Confirmation process either at Roswell UMC or a different church. Hopefully, it was a meaningful experience for you and helped you understand your faith and experience the importance of a relationship with Jesus Christ.
As we wrap up our Confirmation process this Sunday morning, we would like to take a moment to thank our volunteers. Over 30 high school students and adult mentors led this year's group for the last 12 weeks. We could not do this amazing program without them. We would also like to invite you to a service of celebration as six of these Confirmands and three of their siblings will be baptized during the 9 a.m. worship service. Then, come join us at 11:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary as these 39 students make a public profession of faith and join our church family. I invite you to welcome these students, not only into the church family as members, but also into the family of God.
In His name,
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Be a part of what God is doing at Roswell UMC in 2023! Through worship, community, and outreach we are inspired to live generously by loving God through giving. We invite you to partner with us in helping people live a Christ-centered life in the coming year.
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Join us in welcoming the following new members to the Roswell UMC family.
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AUGUST 2022
KIRK & MARY MORTON
JIM & TERRY DUBSKY
PAT & WARREN ABRAMS
BOB & GWEN MOORE
SEPTEMBER 2022
CAITLIN & SIMON PAYNE
OCTOBER 2022
BARBARA COOK
CATHERINE & JASON ROBERTS
KALEY & PAUL HUGHES
TERESA GREEN
CAROLYN WALKER
PENNY MUSGROVE
CAROL & DAVID WELLS
CAROL & CHARLIE SMITH
ANNE & JIM JACKSON
JERRY & SANDY WEBER
TOM & KAREN TURNER
SUSIE ADAMS
JOANNA & BOBBY GIFFORD
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First Sunday Communion
Join us this Sunday, November 6 in the Chapel at 8:30 a.m. for a 30-minute service which includes the sacrament of Holy Communion, a short meditation, music, and a time of prayer.
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The Chessie Pelfrey United Methodist Women Circle
The Chessie Pelfrey United Methodist Women Circle will meet on Monday, November 7 at 11 a.m. in the Parlor, Chapel building. All women are invited. Lunch reservations ($6) are required; contact Mary Hagerman, 770.993.9496
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Rescuing Hope
Rescuing Hope, with Homebuilders Sunday School Class, will present a program for families on Wednesday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the DOD Youth Building. Parents and youth (ages 12+) are invited to attend this event that can make a difference in the fight against sex trafficking. Childcare will be available. Questions? Contact Wendy Cocke.
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The Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver's Support Group
The Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver's Support Group meets via Zoom on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Please contact Toni Fagan or 770.261.1767 for more information or to receive a link to the meeting.
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Wednesday Night Supper
Feed your whole family at Wednesday Night Supper in the Fellowship Hall each Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m. Price is $10 for adults and $4 per child with a $30 family maximum or for take-home meals. For information/menu: visit our website.
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Family Movie Night
All families are invited to attend Movie Night on Friday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall! Wear your pajamas and bring blankets and chairs to enjoy a movie that the whole family will love. We also ask that you bring new children's pajamas to be donated to the MUST Neighborhood Pantry families. Pizza and snacks will be provided, so please let us know if you plan to attend here.
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Pecan Sale
Pecans are here! Order them online on our website, or write a check payable to Discovery Sunday School. Pecans can be picked up Sunday through Thursday in the church office or on Sunday mornings near the Sanctuary. $10 per bag; $20 for two; $26 for three; and a full case (30 bags) is $250.
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Senior Men's Bridge
For more than three decades, a group of senior men have met to enjoy fellowship and a friendly game of bridge at RUMC. This is an open invitation to join the group on Mondays from 12:15-4:15 p.m. in room 258, Sanctuary building.
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RUMC Kids Music
Register your 1st-5th grader for RUMC Kids Music, which meets on Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. on the first floor of the Sanctuary building. To register your child, go to our website or contact Crisla Paynter.
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Job Networking
Job Networking meets on Monday, November 14 starting at 3 p.m. Attend our professional workshops and gain the knowledge you need whether unemployed, looking for a better opportunity, underemployed, or in transition. The dinner speaker will be Stacey Howell, a RUMC Job Networking alumni. Register and download the agenda at our website.
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RUMC Book Club
The RUMC Book Club extends an open invitation to its next meeting in the Roswell UMC library on Tuesday, November 15 at 10 a.m. Come join the discussion of this month's selection, Love and Other Consolation Prizes by Jamie Ford. For 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, November 30 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 into this season of Advent. If you would like your loved one’s name read during the service, please email their name to by November 21.
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Operation Christmas Child
To fill a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child, you may pick up a shoebox at the Connection Center in the Sanctuary lobby or in the church office. Simply follow the directions on the box, shop, and pack! Return filled boxes to the church office no later than Sunday, November 13. If you prefer, you can also go online and fill a box electronically by visiting their website. Questions: contact Missions.
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MUST Neighborhood Pantry
MUST Neighborhood Pantry on Mimosa invites you to contribute coffee, tea, hot chocolate, spices, and children’s pajamas during the month of November to share with our neighbors at the December pantry. Donations can be dropped off on Sundays from 9 a.m.-noon at the Pantry building—846 Mimosa Blvd. on the RUMC campus.
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