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Ashes to Go
February 18 | 6:30 - 8am
Start your day with Ashes To-Go from 6:30–8:00am and take a meaningful moment to pause, reflect, and pray. This brief, come-and-go opportunity allows you to receive the sign of the cross with ashes, hear a short blessing, and center your heart on God as you begin the Lenten season. Whether you’re on your way to work, school, or daily responsibilities, Ashes To-Go offers a simple yet powerful way to begin your day with faith and purpose.
Under the Portico!
February 18 | 6:30 - 8am
Start your day with Ashes To-Go from 6:30–8:00am and take a meaningful moment to pause, reflect, and pray. This brief, come-and-go opportunity allows you to receive the sign of the cross with ashes, hear a short blessing, and center your heart on God as you begin the Lenten season. Whether you’re on your way to work, school, or daily responsibilities, Ashes To-Go offers a simple yet powerful way to begin your day with faith and purpose.
Under the Portico!
Ash Wednesday Pancake Supper
February 18 | 5:00-6:30pm
Pancakes are part of a traditional feast before the start of Lent (the 40 days before Easter) which begins on Ash Wednesday. Join your church family in a delicious "breakfast for dinner": pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, and juice. Then we'll proceed to the chapel for an impactful Ash Wednesday worship service.
Volunteers are needed for this event...either the night of, earlier in the day, or the day before. How can you help?
The meal is free, donations accepted to benefit Alpharetta Mission Project (AMP).
RSVP by February 15
February 18 | 5:00-6:30pm
Pancakes are part of a traditional feast before the start of Lent (the 40 days before Easter) which begins on Ash Wednesday. Join your church family in a delicious "breakfast for dinner": pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, and juice. Then we'll proceed to the chapel for an impactful Ash Wednesday worship service.
Volunteers are needed for this event...either the night of, earlier in the day, or the day before. How can you help?
The meal is free, donations accepted to benefit Alpharetta Mission Project (AMP).
RSVP by February 15
Ash Wednesday Worship
February 18 | 6:30pm
Join us for our Ash Wednesday Service at 6:30pm as we begin the sacred season of Lent together. This reflective and meaningful service will include Scripture, prayer, worship, and the imposition of ashes—reminding us of God’s grace, our need for repentance, and our dependence on Christ.
Whether you are beginning Lent for the first time or continuing a long-standing tradition, this service offers a quiet, powerful space to pause, reflect, and prepare your heart for the journey toward Easter. All are welcome to attend.
February 18 | 6:30pm
Join us for our Ash Wednesday Service at 6:30pm as we begin the sacred season of Lent together. This reflective and meaningful service will include Scripture, prayer, worship, and the imposition of ashes—reminding us of God’s grace, our need for repentance, and our dependence on Christ.
Whether you are beginning Lent for the first time or continuing a long-standing tradition, this service offers a quiet, powerful space to pause, reflect, and prepare your heart for the journey toward Easter. All are welcome to attend.
At the Crossroads Informational Meeting
New Date! | February 15
Retirement can be the most purpose-filled, satisfying, fun phase of your life! At the Crossroads, a book by Clayton Smith and Dave Wilson, is a six-week Bible-based study offering comprehensive, practical help for Christians who are approaching, entering, or already in retirement. The book guides readers through a study and reflection process to discover their purpose, passion, and mission for retirement.
An information meeting about the study will be held at 12:15 in room 207.
New Date! | February 15
Retirement can be the most purpose-filled, satisfying, fun phase of your life! At the Crossroads, a book by Clayton Smith and Dave Wilson, is a six-week Bible-based study offering comprehensive, practical help for Christians who are approaching, entering, or already in retirement. The book guides readers through a study and reflection process to discover their purpose, passion, and mission for retirement.
An information meeting about the study will be held at 12:15 in room 207.
Confirmation Retreat
March 20-22
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!
March 20-22
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!
VBS Volunteers Needed!
June 8-12
Do you want to be a part of something amazing? Life Changing? Priceless?
We are gearing up for VBS 2026
Snow Mountain Challenge, June 8th-12th!
You are invited to sign up now to make a huge difference in the lives of children in our community! (rising 6th graders and above are invited to serve!)
VBS registration will begin soon! Watch the Midweek for a link!
June 8-12
Do you want to be a part of something amazing? Life Changing? Priceless?
We are gearing up for VBS 2026
Snow Mountain Challenge, June 8th-12th!
You are invited to sign up now to make a huge difference in the lives of children in our community! (rising 6th graders and above are invited to serve!)
VBS registration will begin soon! Watch the Midweek for a link!
Workday at Wellspring – Volunteers Needed!
Saturday, March 7 | 8:15am - Noon
Join us for a morning of service as we help care for Wellspring’s Duluth campus.
Meet at the church at 8:15 AM (depart at 8:30 AM)
Work time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (at the latest)
We will be helping with yard work around the campus, including trimming shrubs and hedges, weeding, and picking up pine cones and branches.
Please bring any tools you have, such as trimmers, rakes, blowers, extension cords, and work gloves.
Thank you for serving and making a difference!
Saturday, March 7 | 8:15am - Noon
Join us for a morning of service as we help care for Wellspring’s Duluth campus.
Meet at the church at 8:15 AM (depart at 8:30 AM)
Work time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (at the latest)
We will be helping with yard work around the campus, including trimming shrubs and hedges, weeding, and picking up pine cones and branches.
Please bring any tools you have, such as trimmers, rakes, blowers, extension cords, and work gloves.
Thank you for serving and making a difference!
Guatemala Mission Trip
May 20 – 27
As a church we have an opportunity to partner once again with Northbook UMC and Love Serve in Guatemala in 2026. The dates for the next trip are set for May 20-27. If you are interested in going, you will be responsible for booking your airline tickets. Land transportation, lodging, and food will be provided by Love Serve for an additional cost of $500 per person. You will be responsible for two (2) meals as the team will be eating out twice.
Projects on the trip can range from building a house, working in a soup kitchen, children's ministry, assisting in a medical/dental clinic, installing clean burning stoves, water filters, etc. We need commitments for the trip by April 1st.
If you are interested in going on this trip or learning more about the trip please contact Craig Hill via that church office at office@midwayumc.org
May 20 – 27
As a church we have an opportunity to partner once again with Northbook UMC and Love Serve in Guatemala in 2026. The dates for the next trip are set for May 20-27. If you are interested in going, you will be responsible for booking your airline tickets. Land transportation, lodging, and food will be provided by Love Serve for an additional cost of $500 per person. You will be responsible for two (2) meals as the team will be eating out twice.
Projects on the trip can range from building a house, working in a soup kitchen, children's ministry, assisting in a medical/dental clinic, installing clean burning stoves, water filters, etc. We need commitments for the trip by April 1st.
If you are interested in going on this trip or learning more about the trip please contact Craig Hill via that church office at office@midwayumc.org
Youth News
This Sunday – February15
Sunday School | 9:45 AM
Join us Sunday morning as we meet for a combined class! Join the fun!
Youth Group
We are OFF this week due to winter break.
We will be back next week, February 22.
This Sunday – February15
Sunday School | 9:45 AM
Join us Sunday morning as we meet for a combined class! Join the fun!
Youth Group
We are OFF this week due to winter break.
We will be back next week, February 22.
Upcoming Dates
February 22 | Student Sunday (Contact Nate)
March 1 |Nine Square
March 8 |AMP Night
March 20 - 22 | Confirmation Retreat
February 22 | Student Sunday (Contact Nate)
March 1 |Nine Square
March 8 |AMP Night
March 20 - 22 | Confirmation Retreat
Want more information about student ministry at Midway? Contact Nate Juvinall
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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