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Helping Kids be Kids!This summer as our children are enjoying summer camps and vacations to the beach and the mountains, children in our city will have lots of time on their hands. Peachtree Road is able to provide camp scholarships to our own summer camps as well as Camp Glisson and others. Please “be a champ and send a child in need to camp” this summer!

When your kids are purchasing new backpacks, pencils and binders for the start of the school year, thousands of children in Atlanta are counting on Peachtree Road to provide their back-to-school supplies. Nothing could be worse than starting the school year off on the wrong foot and feeling different because a child walks into class without new supplies. Be that child’s hero and help provide him or her with a new stocked backpack – only $25 will ensure the right start to a bright future!

Many children in Atlanta depend on school breakfast and lunch, and during the summer months are often hungry. Any extra funds from our camp scholarship and backpack drives will be used to feed hungry Atlanta children. Our partnerships with Action Ministries “Smart Kids Smart Lunch” and the Agape Centers “F.I.T Camp” for boys and “GoGirlGo!” help get nutritious food to children in need during the summer months.

For more information about any of these programs, please contact Beth Spencer at 404.240.8234 or beth@prumc.org.

Help Pack!

Family Fun NightsJune 4 & 11, 5:30 to 7:00 pm

Join us to fill backpacks for outreach, eat pizza and play bingo!

Each child please bring a toy ($5 or less) as a prize.

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Jun 1 Preschool Summer Sundays Begin10:00 am Bible Olympics Begin

Jun 39:30 am Older Adult Trip to Zoo

Jun 45:30 pm Family Fun Night

Jun 8 Pentecost9:30 am Father’s Day Pop Up Shop10:00 am SPM Brunch with Tony Greene7:00 pm U.K. Choir Preview Concert

Jun 8-15 Senior High Mission Trip

Jun 9-119:30 am Mission Camp

Jun 115:30 pm Family Fun Night

Jun 135:00 pm Singles to Braves

Jun 15 Singles Special Membership

Jun 22 Celebration of Freedom11:00 am Congregational Luncheon

Jun 23-269:30 am Vacation Bible School

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Celebration of freedom!Patriotic WorshipSunday, June 22, 8:45 am & 11:15 amJoin us for this annual tradition of giving thanks to God for our freedom. This is truly one of the worship highlights of Peachtree Road each year. We will sing patriotic hymns, honor our veterans, hear inspiring words from Bill Britt and have a time of fellowship with one another.

Special Membership DayCelebration of Freedom Sunday is a special membership day and we welcome all who are interested in joining Peachtree Road to do so on this day. For more information, please contact Susan Marshall at 404.240.8228 or susanm@prumc.org.

Volunteer Festival Chorus Join us to sing patriotic favorites and hymns from the choir loft! We’ll have one rehearsal on June 18. Refreshments at 6:30 pm, Rehearsal from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. If you have questions, or if you would like to sing in the chorus, please contact the Music Office at 404.240.8212.

All American LuncheonSunday, June 22, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Fellowship HallFried & baked chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, biscuits, flag cake and watermelon. $9/$5/$25.

Prayers for PeaceFor the past three years, the Prayers for Peace memorial has stood in honor of the men and women who have given their lives in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Now that the war in Iraq is over, and the war in Afghanistan is coming to an end, the existing memorial will be taken down. To continue our prayers and remembrance, a beautiful banner has been created for our worship services and a new memorial will be placed in our columbarium. May each of us continue to pray for peace around the world and in our hearts.

sports & reCreation

PRUMC Sports & Recreation has an amazing summer filled with great opportunities for kids. For complete details and registration for June, July and August camps visit www.prumcsports.org.

June 2-6Challenger Soccer, Team Belief/KidFit, Imagine That! Science Camp

June 9-13 Rising Stars Basketball

June 16-20 Rising Stars Basketball

June 23-27 Challenger Soccer, Spanish Camp, Team Belief/KidFit

June 30 - July 2All Sports Camp

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Team Georgia

Right now, our Nation of Georgia mission team is “in-country” with 333 children and youth whom you and PRUMC support with your generosity and love. The mission trip is filled with activities and quality time with the children. The team holds Easter egg and scavenger hunts, science projects and “Project Runway.” They work on bridge-building, painting canvases for their walls, beads, balsa airplanes, games, Olympic Field Day competitions, choirs, mentoring and career counseling classes. At each of our 4 institutions, the children will perform and the team will award prizes. Fun & tender moments of love are had by all!

Download the Georgia to Georgia prayer calendar online at www.prumc.org and look for the Georgia missions blog!

musiC & artsDoxology Choir Tour!May 26 - June 4, 2014Doxology is taking their talents on the road! After great success with their outstanding performance of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, our youth choir will perform throughout the great western states. Each day they will blog about their experiences at www.prumc.org and www.facebook.com/prumc! Travel with Doxology each day via blog and enjoy the sights and sounds of this magnificent trip to Colorado, Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore and more! Congratulations to our great youth choir and their director, Kathy Fletcher!

global missions

Pilgrimage to England Preview ConcertSunday, June 8, 20147:00 pm, SanctuaryIn August, the Chancel Choir will be the resident choir at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London for one week. At their preview concert you will enjoy music especially composed for the office of Choral Evensong. $10 tickets available at www.prumc.org or in the Music Office.

Thank You!...And Come Shop for Father’s Day! | Sunday, June 8, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm, Dogwood ShopThanks to everyone who supported PRUMC Global Missions through the Pop Up Shop! It has been a fun, energetic and exciting experience for our organizers, volunteers and shoppers. Each purchase supported local and global artists and all proceeds went toward PRUMC’s global mission efforts. It was a win/win! We hope you will continue to shop and spread the word! Be sure to pop by for Father’s Day gifts on June 8 - specialty ties, books, mugs, coffee and unique gifts dad will love!

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Summer Family WorshipDuring the summer months completed 1st – 5th graders and their families can enjoy lots of great “worship together” options!

8:45 am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary

11:15 am New Traditions in Heritage Hall Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary

5:00 pm Sundays @ 5 (5:00 pm) in the Chapel

W.O.W. Worship classes (for 1st and 2nd graders) and Worship and Praise (for 3rd – 5th) resumes mid-August.

Family Fun Nights - Backpack Outreach!Wednesdays, June 4 & 11, 5:30 to 7:00 pmJoin us to fill backpacks for outreach, eat pizza and play bingo! Each child please bring a toy ($5 or less) as a prize. No RSVP necessary - just show up!

Mission Camp: Sharing Christ’s LoveJune 9 - 11, 9:30 am - 1:00 pmFor children (completed K-5th) and parent or other adult. We’ll partner with kids from PAL (Police Athletic League) and enjoy Bible Olympics together, host a brunch and talent show at PRUMC for elderly widows from Resource Services, and pack food boxes at Feed the Hungry. Join us and share the love of Christ! $40 per family, register at www.prumc.org by June 1.

Young families

Summer Sunday School: Go Big for God!Sundays, June 1 - August 17Preschoolers enjoy a new summer program full of cool Bible stories, games and fun for a hot summer! Please plan to join us when your family is in town.

Bible Olympics!Sundays, June 1 - August 17, 10:00 am, GymJoin us for a summer of hot competition at our annual Bible Olympics! Children will gather each week in the gym for team games and Bible learning. For completed Kindergarten through completed 5th grade.

Vacation Bible SchoolWorkshop of Wonders!June 23 - 26, 9:30 am to 12:30 pmFor ages 4 (as of 6/1/14) - completed 4th grade. 5th graders can be Youth helpers! Use your imagination and creativity to build your faith! Meet people from the Bible who used what they had to produce something amazing with God. Use your heart, mind, and imagination to participate in the creative life of God, the one who works wonders! Many adult volunteers are needed, so come join us for 4 days of fun! $30 per child; $75 family max, register online at www.prumc.org by June 1!

CHildren

What’s Going On This Summer?!Summer is here and the Student Ministry is cranking up for mission trips! This summer approximately 160 students and 16 adults will travel to serve in Nicaragua and North Carolina. Please keep us in your prayers! Sunday School will continue to meet on Sunday morning. We will have some light breakfast and a group Bible study. MYF will take place on the Sunday nights that don’t conflict with mission trips. There will also be some fun hang-out opportunities to keep you connected throughout the summer. Please join us when you are in town! We are looking forward to seeing you!

MYF: Sundays, 5:00 pm, Youth Lounge

Jun 1 Game Night & Dinner

Jun 8 / 15 No MYF or Sunday School Senior High Mission Trip

Jun 22 Movie Night AND Game Night! Dinner, snacks and the big screen!

Jun 29 Game Night & Dinner

Junior High Mission TripJuly 13 - 19, Asheville, NC | $425 per person Join us for an incredible week as we head to ReCreation Experiences in Asheville! Our days will be filled assisting a family in need with home improvements. If you have not yet signed up for the Junior High Asheville Trip and are interested in going, contact Ashley ASAP at ashleyw@prumc.org or Luke at lukem@prumc.org.

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single professionals

United Methodist WomenUnited Methodist Women (UMW) provides small group circles with fellowship, Bible study and mission opportunities. Circles are available at many times for all ages and life stages. Join us now to get ready for an exciting fall! For more information, please contact Amy Panos at amympanos@gmail.com.

Women

Combined Class Brunch with NCAA’s Tony Greene

Sunday, June 810:00 am, C106

Join NCAA Basketball Referee Tony Greene for an inspirational message and brunch with Young Professionals, Cornerstone and Faith Seekers.

Summer Seasoned Saints Wednesday Program1st and 3rd Wednesdays12:00 pm Lunch | 1:00 pm Program, C103We’re excited to continue Seasoned Saints through the summer on an abbreviated schedule! Please contact Julie at julieg@prumc.org or 404.240.8332 by the Monday before the program to RSVP for lunch ($8.00).

Jun 4 Summer Time Bingo Bring a gift ($5 or less) for a prize.

Jun 18 Highland Park UMC Youth Choir Concert Sponsored by the PRUMC Music Department Stay tuned for details!

Peachtree RoadTrips: Atlanta ZooTuesday, June 3, Departs at 9:30 am, $25Everyone loves the ZOO! Join us for a day of fun visiting the twin pandas, the parakeet exhibit, lions, tigers, bears and so much more! Lunch will be on your own. Reservation includes tickets and transportation. (Concerned about the amount of walking? Rent an electric cart for $25 plus tax! Ask Julie for details.)

To make a reservation, please contact Julie at julieg@prumc.org or 404.240.8332 then mail or bring in a check to Julie at the church for the appropriate amount to confirm your reservation. *Note that this is a new policy.

older adults

Tailgate PartyBraves Game & Fireworks!Friday, June 13, 2014

5:00 pm Tailgate in Parking Lot

7:35 pm Game Starts: Braves vs. Angels

$30 includes ticket and food and beverage credit. Link to tickets at www.prumc.org. Contact Drew Valentine for more information at andrew.l.valentine@gmail.com.

SPM New Member Sunday and LunchSunday, June 15, 12:15 pm, Fellowship HallIf you would like to make PRUMC your church home, you can join with other Singles on this special day at 8:45 or 11:15 am. Contact Susan Marshall at 404.240.8228 or susanm@prumc.org. Be our guest for lunch in your honor (others welcome to join us for $8.) RSVP at www.prumc.org.

Combined Class Brunch with Thomas MartinSunday, July 13, 10:00 am, C210Join Rev. Thomas Martin for an inspirational message, and biscuits and coffee with Young Professionals, Cornerstone and Faith Seekers.

Save the Date! White Water RaftingFriday, August 15 & Saturday August 16 Save the date for a fun rafting trip! You may opt to come up Friday and camp out, or join the group on Saturday for a day on the water. Details and registration coming soon.

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goodbYe lindleY!Dear PRUMC friends,

Recently I learned that “goodbye” is a saying that originated in the 16th century and is a contraction of “God be with you.” Since I realized that, I’ve loved the idea that I am exchanging blessings with others each time we say goodbye.

Saying goodbye to the wonderful people at PRUMC is looking different than I had imagined! Maternity leave started earlier than planned when Wesley Markell Curtis arrived on April 28, seven weeks early. Between welcoming our newest bundle of joy at the end of April, moving out of our house at the end of May, and relocating to Winston-Salem, NC, at the end of the summer, our family has been accused of seeing how many major transitions we can fit into one summer!

Mark is earning his PhD in August, and he has accepted a job as an assistant professor in the economics department at Wake Forest University. We are so proud of him and excited about this new chapter in our lives.

As I reflect on these past five years at Peachtree Road, I am filled with gratitude. I am thankful for the opportunity to be part of a church that takes the call to be the body of Christ seriously and that values people of all ages and stages of life. I cherish countless times of laughing and learning at Seasoned Saints programs, enjoying fellowship on Peachtree RoadTrips, and tapping my toes to the sounds of the Monday Morning Pops. I am grateful for the privilege of sharing in important moments in your lives, from walking precious babies down the aisle during baptisms to praying together in hospital rooms to remembering lives well lived at the graveside. I have witnessed God’s love and grace through my interactions with so many of you, and my family and I are grateful for the many ways you have supported us through challenging times and joyous times, especially as we celebrated Claire’s birth and now as we welcome baby Wesley.

I thank God every time I remember you, and I pray that you will continue to be vessels for God’s use in Atlanta and around the world!

God be with you!Love, Lindley, Mark, Claire, and Wesley Curtis