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Trunk or Treat
🎃 Our Annual Midway Trunk or Treat is coming up on October 26th from 5:00-7:00!
We need volunteers for decorated trunks, Welcome Info Station, the hayride, serving food, and more!
Also We take donations for candy and the trunks can be decorated however you choose! No time to shop!?
Shop our Amazon Wishlist!
🎃 Our Annual Midway Trunk or Treat is coming up on October 26th from 5:00-7:00!
We need volunteers for decorated trunks, Welcome Info Station, the hayride, serving food, and more!
Also We take donations for candy and the trunks can be decorated however you choose! No time to shop!?
Shop our Amazon Wishlist!
All Saints Sunday
We will be holding a single service on November 2nd at 10:00 AM to celebrate All Saints Sunday. All Saints is celebrated on the first Sunday in November and is a time to remember and honor those who have died over the last year.
Please plan to join in worship in the sanctuary as well as staying for a fellowship meal after worship. Use the link below to RSVP to come to the luncheon as well as to bring something for our meal.
We will be holding a single service on November 2nd at 10:00 AM to celebrate All Saints Sunday. All Saints is celebrated on the first Sunday in November and is a time to remember and honor those who have died over the last year.
Please plan to join in worship in the sanctuary as well as staying for a fellowship meal after worship. Use the link below to RSVP to come to the luncheon as well as to bring something for our meal.
College Care Packages
Midway is preparing encouragement packets for our college students as they finish up the semester and head into finals! These packets contain notes of encouragement, daily scripture cards, gift cards and an additional packet to share with a friend. We have 13 college students!
There are two ways you can help!
Write notes of encouragement for our students. Tables will be set up in the Welcome Center from 10/16 and 11/9 with blank note cards. Please have all notes and gift cards in by 11/9.
>> Sign up to donate $5 gift cards
Please label "college students" and give them to a staff member or drop them in the secured church mailbox.
Please return cards and gift cards by 11/9 to the welcome center.
Midway is preparing encouragement packets for our college students as they finish up the semester and head into finals! These packets contain notes of encouragement, daily scripture cards, gift cards and an additional packet to share with a friend. We have 13 college students!
There are two ways you can help!
Write notes of encouragement for our students. Tables will be set up in the Welcome Center from 10/16 and 11/9 with blank note cards. Please have all notes and gift cards in by 11/9.
>> Sign up to donate $5 gift cards
Please label "college students" and give them to a staff member or drop them in the secured church mailbox.
Please return cards and gift cards by 11/9 to the welcome center.
Volunteers Needed for Midway Elementary's Fall Festival
Midway Elementary is holding their annual Fall Festival on Friday, October 24. The festival will run from 4:30 to 7:00 PM on the Midway Elementary campus.
The PTO is in need of some additional volunteers who would be willing to work as parking lot volunteers. They need several volunteers that can help direct people to the overflow lot as their on campus parking becomes full.
If you are interested in helping please contact Rev. Jason Zemke at jason@midwayumc.org
Midway Elementary is holding their annual Fall Festival on Friday, October 24. The festival will run from 4:30 to 7:00 PM on the Midway Elementary campus.
The PTO is in need of some additional volunteers who would be willing to work as parking lot volunteers. They need several volunteers that can help direct people to the overflow lot as their on campus parking becomes full.
If you are interested in helping please contact Rev. Jason Zemke at jason@midwayumc.org
Join the Choir for Lessons and Carols!
The Midway UMC Choir needs additional voices to join in for our Lessons and Carols Sunday on November 30th.
If you are interested in singing practice is beginning now! The time commitment for practice is Wednesday evenings now through November 19, from 7:30 to 8:00pm.
Please contact Kirk & Melissa Grizzle for more information or to sign up to sing.
The Midway UMC Choir needs additional voices to join in for our Lessons and Carols Sunday on November 30th.
If you are interested in singing practice is beginning now! The time commitment for practice is Wednesday evenings now through November 19, from 7:30 to 8:00pm.
Please contact Kirk & Melissa Grizzle for more information or to sign up to sing.
November Craft Night
Fall Earrings Workshop
November 4 - 7pm
Bring back a favorite childhood craft with a fresh, grown-up twist! Join us on November 4 for Craft Night as we create beautiful fall-themed earrings using shrink plastic.
This hands-on workshop will guide you beyond basic coloring and into techniques for making elegant, durable, and unique jewelry pieces.
All supplies are included for each person to make two pairs of earrings. Cost is just $5 per person. Don’t miss this fun and creative evening!
Please see Karen Vis to RSVP
Fall Earrings Workshop
November 4 - 7pm
Bring back a favorite childhood craft with a fresh, grown-up twist! Join us on November 4 for Craft Night as we create beautiful fall-themed earrings using shrink plastic.
This hands-on workshop will guide you beyond basic coloring and into techniques for making elegant, durable, and unique jewelry pieces.
All supplies are included for each person to make two pairs of earrings. Cost is just $5 per person. Don’t miss this fun and creative evening!
Please see Karen Vis to RSVP
Rooted Fall Retreat
October 24–26 | Camp Glisson
Open to all students in grades 6–12
We’re heading back to Camp Glisson this fall for our annual Rooted Retreat—a weekend designed to help students grow deeper in their faith, build lasting friendships, and have a blast in the great outdoors.
This is a can't-miss opportunity for students to step away from the noise, encounter God in a meaningful way, and strengthen their spiritual foundation.
Details:
📅 Dates: October 24–26, 2025
📍 Location: Camp Glisson, Dahlonega, GA
🎯 Who: All students in grades 6–12
💲 Cost: $210 per student
🕓 Registration Deadline: September 10, 2025
Spots are limited, so register early to secure your place!
October 24–26 | Camp Glisson
Open to all students in grades 6–12
We’re heading back to Camp Glisson this fall for our annual Rooted Retreat—a weekend designed to help students grow deeper in their faith, build lasting friendships, and have a blast in the great outdoors.
This is a can't-miss opportunity for students to step away from the noise, encounter God in a meaningful way, and strengthen their spiritual foundation.
Details:
📅 Dates: October 24–26, 2025
📍 Location: Camp Glisson, Dahlonega, GA
🎯 Who: All students in grades 6–12
💲 Cost: $210 per student
🕓 Registration Deadline: September 10, 2025
Spots are limited, so register early to secure your place!
Join Us for Wednesday Bible Study!
Wednesdays 10am
Take a midweek pause to grow in your faith, connect with others, and dive deeper into God’s Word. Our Wednesday Bible Study is a time of learning, encouragement, and fellowship—you don’t want to miss it.
Bring your Bible and a friend!
For questions please contact Jane Scudder
Wednesdays 10am
Take a midweek pause to grow in your faith, connect with others, and dive deeper into God’s Word. Our Wednesday Bible Study is a time of learning, encouragement, and fellowship—you don’t want to miss it.
Bring your Bible and a friend!
For questions please contact Jane Scudder
Church Workday
It's time to spruce up the church campus before we welcome guests for Trunk or Treat and the holiday season! No special skills needed, just willing hands and a can-do attitude. We'll give you on-site direction.
October 18, 9 AM - 12 PM
Meet at the bell-tower
If you like, join us for breakfast at Eggs Up Grill at 7:45 AM. Or meet at the church at 9:00 to get to work. Bring work gloves and your favorite yard tools, based on your chosen tasks. Kids are welcome, supervised by a guardian!
If you can't make it for the workday, but would like to help w/specific landscape tasks on your own schedule, we can make that work! And there's even a signup slot to bring goodies/coffee for the workers.
It's time to spruce up the church campus before we welcome guests for Trunk or Treat and the holiday season! No special skills needed, just willing hands and a can-do attitude. We'll give you on-site direction.
October 18, 9 AM - 12 PM
Meet at the bell-tower
If you like, join us for breakfast at Eggs Up Grill at 7:45 AM. Or meet at the church at 9:00 to get to work. Bring work gloves and your favorite yard tools, based on your chosen tasks. Kids are welcome, supervised by a guardian!
If you can't make it for the workday, but would like to help w/specific landscape tasks on your own schedule, we can make that work! And there's even a signup slot to bring goodies/coffee for the workers.
| Faithful Decisions Workshop Midway UMC invites you to Faithful Decisions, a thoughtful workshop designed to help you navigate important end-of-life conversations. Together we’ll explore topics such as Advance Directives, spiritual and physical care considerations (including palliative and hospice care), and planning celebration-of-life (funeral) arrangements. 📅 When: October 19 | 12:30 PM 📍 Where: Midway UMC Sanctuary – 5025 Atlanta Hwy, Alpharetta, GA 30004 This workshop is free and open to all. A light lunch will be provided. Please RSVP so we can prepare materials and meals. For questions, please contact Nancy Young. |
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
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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