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Ways to Serve In Worship
Part of being a disciple is finding ways to serve. We have several opportunities for you to
get involved and serve in meaningful ways in worship.

Scripture Readers: anyone from 3rd grade and older can sign up to assist by reading
scripture.

Help serve communion once a month by signing up to be a communion server.

Help us greet members and guests alike as they enter for worship.

Help with setup and cleanup of communion.

Interested? Please email office@midwayumc.org
Ash Wednesday – March 5

Begin the season of Lent with us on Wednesday, March 5. Start your day with Ashes To-Go from 6:30 – 7:30 AM, a meaningful moment of reflection and prayer as you receive the sign of the cross.

In the evening, gather for a Pancake Supper from 5:30 – 6:30 PM, a time of fellowship before we enter this sacred season.
>>Sign Up Here
Then, join us for our Ash Wednesday Service at 7:00 PM, for a reflective service as we begin our Lenten journey together.

All are welcome!

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Adults & Students
Be a Delegate to Annual Conference


Become a district delegate at large for North Georgia's Annual Conference.
June 12-14 - Athens, Georgia

What is annual conference?
Annual Conference is the annual meeting of all the churches within the North Georgia Annual Conference. Each year an equal number of clergy and lay members attend this meeting for worship, fellowship, and to conduct the business of the conference.

What's an at-large delegate?
We have several retired clergy and some clergy who serve outside a local church. We need additional lay delegates to help equalize the number of lay delegates at annual conference.

Who can serve as an at-large delegate?
Students (6-12th grades), college students, young adults, and adults who are members of a United Methodist Church.

Applications for At - Large Delegates can be found here. Deadline: February 28

MidwayMinistry

Ash Wednesday Pancake Supper

Join us for our annual Pancake Supper on March 5th from 5:30 - 6:30pm

We can use your help in getting things set up, cooked, served, and cleaned up on this day. Please use the following link to RSVP for the event and to sign up to help volunteer.

RSVP by March 1. 
Donations accepted that night to benefit Alpharetta Mission Project (AMP).  
Spiritual Life Retreat

Spiritual growth retreat. All students are invited to join us for this impactful weekend. Confirmation students are strongly encouraged to join. We are going to Lake Junaluska, which is nestled in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains. Lake Junaluska is the southeastern jurisdictional home of the United Methodist Church. On the retreat, we will enjoy small groups, worship, games and fellowship. Promises to be a great time.

Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
March 21-23
Cost $250

Limited space!
Student Ministry News
Make plans to join us for Sunday school this week! Three independent classes starting at 9:45 AM. There’s something for everyone.

Sunday Nights
There is no youth group this Sunday due to winter break. Please catch us next Sunday as we play new games!! 
AMP 2025

The second annual Alpharetta Mission Project / AMP will be July 8-13. Please join us this summer as we continue to build on the mission started last summer.

AMP is a student lead / adult supported mission endeavor that helps the local community of Forsyth County. AMP is open to all 6th grade through 12th grade students. The students live in community at the church, (worshiping, eating, enjoying activities sleeping,etc) and then during the day go to the various worksites to serve.

A participant does not need to be a member of Midway to join AMP!! so be sure to invite all your friends!

Cost per student is $300
Adults are free
Lay Servant Ministry

Perhaps you have felt God calling you to become more involved in your local church and community. Or perhaps you have discerned the need to develop your leadership skills.

Lay Servant Ministries courses / Learning & Leading courses will prepare you for a multitude of missions and ministries, or improve your teaching and leadership skills, guide you in improving your devotional time, help you become an accountable disciple, or help you develop confidence in leading prayer.
Midway's Lay Servants are: Carol Koenig, Bob Koenig, Steve and Mary Williams and they are happy to answer questions.

Classes: March 1, 8, 9 am – 3 pm. Classes are 10 hours with breaks, including lunch. Participants are asked to bring a sandwich. Beverages and snacks are provided.
 Registration: Classes are $40 and students provide their own books. Registration is at https://www.ngumc.org/courseschedules
Location: Midway UMC -Alpharetta
Church Office Volunteers Needed
Looking for ways to serve Midway? Check out these opportunities to help during the week!

Front Desk: Make a positive first impression by helping to greet each guest and caller warmly.  Additionally, the front desk volunteer will help fold and stuff bulletins for Sunday worship.  We have a need for two different shifts, Thursdays, 9am – 12:30pm (Shift 1) and Thursdays, 12:30pm – 4pm (Shift 2)

Chapel & Sanctuary Reset: Straighten and restock pews/chairs. 30 min - When you’re available during the week.

If you are interested in being a backup to the Ministry Assistant during time away, please contact Dorinda Beard at dorinda@midwayumc.org
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Church Calendar

Stay up to date with all the exciting events and activities happening at our church by checking out our comprehensive calendar. Click the link to see what's coming up and mark your calendars!

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