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November 2017 In this Issue Member Birthdays Page 2 Kidz Corner Page 4 Upcoming Events Page 7 Calendar of Events Page 8 East Point First Mallalieu United Methodist Church Scripture of The Month We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned. Revelation 11:17 Psalm 138:1-2: I give You thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing Your praise; I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your steadfast love and Your name for Your steadfast love and Your faithfulness; for You have exalted Your name and Your word above everything. My dear brothers and sisters, as we approach Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017, let us pause and give thought to the goodness of the LORD; and what He’s done throughout our lives. I challenge each one of us to give God the glory, give God the praise, and give God thanks especially through- out the month of November. Let’s thank God in the morning when we wake up, thank God at noon-day, and thank God again before retiring for the night. As the psalmist advised, let us give thanks to God with our whole heart. I challenge you to sit down and make a list of how God has blessed you from January 1 st up to the present time. After- wards, I invite you to give God thanks and praise for each of the blessings you have received, this includes both the great and small blessings. Now, take time and count your bless- ings one by one. Ephesians 5:19-20. As you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for every- thing in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Happy Thanksgiving, Pastor Thompson All Saints Day Sunday, November 5, 2017 All Saints is a day of remem- brance for the saints, with the New Testament meaning of all Christian people of every time and place. We celebrate the com- munion of saints as we remember the dead, both of the Church universal and of our local congre- gations. It is an opportunity to give thanks for all those who have gone before us in the faith. It is a time to celebrate our history, what United Methodists call the tradition of the church. From the early days of Christianity, there is a sense that the Church consists of not only all living believers, but also all who have gone before us. For example, in Hebrews 12 the author encourages Christians to remember that a “great cloud of wit- nesses” surrounds us encouraging us, cheering us on. Alongside the likes of Paul from the New Testament, Augustine, Martin Luther, and John and Charles Wesley, we tell stories of the grandmother who took us to church every Sunday. We re- member the pastor who prayed with us in the hospital, and the neighbor who changed the oil in the family car. We give thanks for the youth leader who told us Jesus loved us, the kindergarten Sunday school teacher who showered us with that love, and the woman in the church who bought us groceries when we were out of work. Retelling these stories grounds us in our history. These memo- ries teach us how God has provided for us through the generosi- ty and sacrifice of those who have come before us. The stories of the saints encourage us to be all God has created us to be. On All Saints Day we remember those who have gone before us in the faith. Alfonso Oliver Betty Maddox Hederick Barlay

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November 2017

In this Issue

Member Birthdays

Page 2

Kidz Corner

Page 4

Upcoming Events

Page 7

Calendar of Events

Page 8

East Point First Mallalieu United Methodist Church

Scripture of The Month We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy

great power, and hast reigned. Revelation 11:17

Psalm 138:1-2: I give You thanks, O LORD, with my whole

heart; before the gods I sing Your praise; I bow down toward

Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your

steadfast love and Your name for Your steadfast love and

Your faithfulness; for You have exalted Your name and Your

word above everything.

My dear brothers and sisters, as we approach Thanksgiving

Day, November 23, 2017, let us pause and give thought to

the goodness of the LORD; and what He’s done throughout

our lives. I challenge each one of us to give God the glory,

give God the praise, and give God thanks especially through-

out the month of November. Let’s thank God in the morning

when we wake up, thank God at noon-day, and thank God

again before retiring for the night. As the psalmist advised,

let us give thanks to God with our whole heart.

I challenge you to sit down and make a list of how God has

blessed you from January 1st up to the present time. After-

wards, I invite you to give God thanks and praise for each of

the blessings you have received, this includes both the great

and small blessings. Now, take time and count your bless-

ings one by one.

Ephesians 5:19-20. As you sing psalms and hymns

and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and

making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving

thanks to God the Father at all times and for every-

thing in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Pastor Thompson

All Saints Day

Sunday, November 5, 2017

All Saints is a day of remem-

brance for the saints, with the

New Testament meaning of all

Christian people of every time

and place. We celebrate the com-

munion of saints as we remember

the dead, both of the Church universal and of our local congre-

gations. It is an opportunity to give thanks for all those who have

gone before us in the faith. It is a time to celebrate our history,

what United Methodists call the tradition of the church.

From the early days of Christianity, there is a sense that the

Church consists of not only all living believers, but also all who

have gone before us. For example, in Hebrews 12 the author

encourages Christians to remember that a “great cloud of wit-

nesses” surrounds us encouraging us, cheering us on.

Alongside the likes of Paul from the New Testament, Augustine,

Martin Luther, and John and Charles Wesley, we tell stories of

the grandmother who took us to church every Sunday. We re-

member the pastor who prayed with us in the hospital, and the

neighbor who changed the oil in the family car. We give thanks

for the youth leader who told us Jesus loved us, the kindergarten

Sunday school teacher who showered us with that love, and the

woman in the church who bought us groceries when we were out

of work.

Retelling these stories grounds us in our history. These memo-

ries teach us how God has provided for us through the generosi-

ty and sacrifice of those who have come before us. The stories of

the saints encourage us to be all God has created us to be.

On All Saints Day we remember those who

have gone before us in the faith.

Alfonso Oliver

Betty Maddox

Hederick Barlay

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Angelica Solomon 1 Carrie Nixon 2 Lynette Laster 3 Larry Few 9 Jewell Allen 10 Flossie Bell 10 Barbara A. Brown 10 James Dyer 11 Willie Bowens 12 Latwanda Broughton 14 Diamond Wilson 15 Tyler Lloyd 16 John Smith 18 Demetrice Alston 19 Ella Patton 20 Elouise Manuel 24 Lige Perkins 24 Jackson Tré Watson 26 Harry Spratlin 27

Birthdays in December

Birthdays in November

Tré Kemp 2 Nathaniel Fisher 3 Deven Jones 4 Peggy Robinson 4 Skyla Simpson 4 Quintin Avery 6 Dana Avery 7 Sharon Underwood 10 Keisha Leonard 9 Kiara Rawls 12 Katrina Wilson 13 Joy Jackson 15 Joel Mayner 16 Chandler Simpson 18 Harold Smith 23 Luvenia Jackson 24 Krishna Stuckey 24 Anthony Robinson 25 Wendell Smith 26 Wallace Galbreath 28 Rogie Mae Bowen 28 Kaleb Leonard 28 Russ Madison 28 Richard Harriott 29

United Methodist Student Day

November 26, 2017

United Methodist Student Day is one of six

churchwide Special Sundays with offerings of The United Methodist Church. United Method-ist Student Day calls the church to support students as they prepare for life in uniting faith with knowledge. The special offering provides scholarships for qualified United Methodist applicants.

November Prayer

O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done won-derful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.

For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge

from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the pow-er, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and thou art exalted as head above all.

Both riches and honor come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.

Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.

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3 Veterans Day

In The United States

In the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11th. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. Veter-ans are thanked for their services to the United States on Veterans Day.

Veterans Day is intended to honor and thank all military per-

sonnel who served the United States in all wars, particularly living veterans. It is marked by parades and church services and in many places the American flag is hung at half mast. A period of silence lasting two minutes may be held at 11am. Some schools are closed on Veterans Day, while others do not close, but choose to mark the occasion with special as-semblies or other activities.

Veterans Day is officially observed on November 10th, 11

th

and 12th this year. State and local governments, schools and

non-governmental businesses are not required to close and may decide to remain open or closed. Veterans Day discounts, free meals, deals and sales throughout the country, please check your community for the deals in your area.

We thank our Veterans for all the sacrifices they have made for the liberties of the peoples of the United States

of America.

Thanksgiving

Unlike some holidays such as New Year's Eve and Fourth of

July when people traditionally go out somewhere to cele-brate, Thanksgiving is most commonly celebrated at home with family and friends.

As we explore Thanksgiving traditions, we'll look at some well-known and little-known concepts surrounding the holiday. Naturally, one of the most common traditions of Thanksgiving Day celebrations is the giving of thanks. Another widely cele-brated tradition in the United States is the start of the Christ-mas shopping season the day after Thanksgiving. This day, called Black Friday, is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year. It is followed by Cyber Monday, the start of the online holiday shopping season, although most online retail-ers begin their deals on Thanksgiving Day. In Midtown Man-hattan, New York City, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is held annually on Thanksgiving Day. Football is an im-portant part of many Thanksgiving Day celebrations in the United States.

But most of all we thank God for everything, all the many blessings he has bestowed us doing this festive time and every day.

Dear Lord, Thank you for the breath to say, “Thank you for another day”. Thank you for the eyes to see the world of beauty surround-ing me. Thank you for the ears to hear your message of hope loud and clear. Thank you for the hands to serve and far more blessings than I deserve. Thank you for the legs to run the race of life until it's won. Thank you for the voice to sing. Thank you, Lord, for everything. Amen

Turning faith, hope and love into action on

behalf of women, children and youth around the world is what the United Methodist Wom-en do.

On Saturday, October 14, 2017, members and friends saw that faith, love and action first-hand at the 5

th Annual Pink Breakfast.

The theme of the event was “I’m Fighting for a Cure.” Deidra Dukes, Fox 5 Atlanta news anchor and reporter, was the Mis-tress of Ceremonies for the event. Filled with melodious mu-sic from Reisha Jones and Nathaniel Fishers Praise Group, poetry from Megan Kemp and a powerful excerpt from Bal-lethnic Dance Theater. The lively morning offered glimpses of hope for a cure.

As in years past, individuals offered testimonials of overcom-ing cancer. We also honored the memory of our loved ones. Cousins Briya and Skyla Simpson read a litany during the program.

We had great attendance with a successful silent auction,” said Ernestine Sumlin, the president of the United Methodist Women.

The United Methodist Women have earmarked a portion of the proceeds to be donated to a non-profit breast cancer or-ganization.

Five years ago, a group of dedicated women decided some-thing needed to be done to raise awareness among women about Breast Cancer. Thus, begins the story of the Pink Breakfast.

Over these four years, we have partnered with organizations such as the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Pink Frog Founda-tion and the Avon Foundation. Lindsey McDaniel served as chair of the breakfast. We honored our survivors and remem-bered those who claimed the ultimate healing through eternal life.

Our goal is simple: to raise awareness while celebrating sur-vivors and remembering our beloved. This year, we decided to expand our efforts through our recognition of caregivers, individuals who played a vital part of the healing process.

This is the dream that we now know as the Pink Breakfast. It is an evolving dream.

5th

Annual Pink Breakfast Celebrates

Breast Cancer Awareness Through The Arts

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Kidz Corner 4

Celebrating Our Youth

Madison Miller will have a piano recital at Red Oak United Methodist Church, 3894 Walt Stephens Rd, Stockbridge, GA. The recital begins at 5:00 pm. The EPFM family congratulates her continued success.

Child’s Thanksgiving Prayer Thank you God for sun and rain

That makes all things grow. Thank you for the farmers That work to reap and sow.

Thank you for the moms and dads That make us lovely food.

Thank you God for everything Your world is so wonderful.

AARON ABEL

ABRAHAM ADAM AMOS CAIN

DANIEL

DAVID ELIJAH

EZEKIEL GIDEON GOLIATH

ISAAC JACOB

JOB JOEL

JONAH JONATHAN

JOSEPH JOSHUA

LOT

MOSES NIMROD

NOAH SAMSON SAMUEL

SAL SOLOMON

Paul's Thanksgiving for His Friends For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my pray-ers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts en-lightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inher-itance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable great-ness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might.

It is good to express our thankfulness to others. The Bible instructs us to encourage one another often. Paul, in his multiple letters to the churches he was lead-ing, always reminds his friends how thankful he is for them. Usually, following his words of thanks are words of encouragement to help build them up. Thanks and giving go hand in hand. Use this passage to encourage your child to use words of thanksgiving and encourage-ment with their friends and loved ones. God can use us to share his love with others by simply sharing words of gratitude and support.

Related verse: Therefore encourage one another and

build one another up, just as you are doing.

~1 Thessalonians 5:11

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5

Ways To Stay Healthy This Winter Immunity is the season's magic word. When temperatures drop and windows and doors stay shut, viruses can thrive in-doors; if your immune system isn't up to the task, you're likely to catch the latest bug to hit town. This means less energy, the possibility of health complications, and just plain old feeling awful. That's why it's essential to ward off the very real threat of colds, flu, and other scary winter germs lurking on every doorknob, in every public bathroom, and on every grab-rail of your morning train to work. Each winter, these infections put millions of people out of commission, cost employers more than $20 billion in paid sick days, and send more than 200,000 sufferers to the hospital. So how do you protect yourself? We've compiled a list of exactly what you need - and what you should avoid - to stay healthy during cold and flu season. These ideas made the cut not because they have fancy names or pack 400% of your daily vitamin allowances, but because they're safe, they've proven their worth in clinical studies, and our trusted experts recommend them.

1. Get a flu shot. An influenza vaccination can reduce the risk of flu illness by 50 to 60% in the general population and can decrease the severi-ty and side effects if you get sick. So roll up your sleeve - the government says that this year there will be plenty to go around; the feds recommend flu shots for everyone ages 6 months and older.

2. Buy plenty of hand sanitizer. When researchers from Children's Hospital in Boston studied 292 families for 5 months, they found that those who carried hand sanitizer with them had 59% fewer cases of stomach bugs than nonusers. That's because, when used correctly - squirt out enough gel so your hands still feel damp after rub-bing together for 10 to 15 seconds - these products nearly eliminate germs.

3. Join a club. You know that friendships counteract the harmful effects of stress hormones, but new research says the more friends you have, the healthier you'll be. Carnegie Mellon doctors found that those with larger social networks produced more flu-fighting antibodies than those who hung out in smaller groups. Start a book group or cultivate group-friendly hobbies.

4. Express yourself. The worst thing you can do? Keep what's bothering you bot-tled up: People with a type D personality - those who keep their opinions and emotions hidden - have killer T cells that are less active than those found in their more expressive peers.

5. Set goals. Challenging situations can work to your advantage: "When we're facing adversity, we become hyper alert and our bodies guard themselves against enemies - whether that's a predator or a virus.

So, even though unresolved stress can make you sick by sup-pressing immunity, raising blood pressure, and increasing your risk of heart disease, the ups and downs of everyday life, such as working toward a deadline or a promotion, will actually pro-vide a health boost. The best prescription is to set your sights

on a reachable target.

6. Sign up for a rubdown.

Massage therapy has been shown to improve immune function and energy levels in cancer patients. Experts believe this boost can extend even to those who are simply dealing with the daily pressures of life. A weekly kneading, whether it's a professional massage or simply a back rub from your signifi-cant other, can also increase serotonin and dopamine, mood boosters that may help protect your immunity, as well.

7. Take a daily multivitamin. Look for one with 100% of the recommended daily values of vitamins A, B6, B12, C, and D and the minerals chromium, copper, folic acid, selenium, calcium, and zinc. Take your multi during a meal that contains a bit of fat so you can absorb the nutrients better; a glass of water will help the pill dissolve.

8. Move more. University of South Carolina researchers discovered that men who got in 3 hours a day of moderate activity (the equivalent of walking briskly, climbing stairs, or playing tennis) were 35% less likely to catch a cold. The good news? You may not have to breathe hard every day: UCLA researchers have found that tai chi, the Chinese art of slow movements, meditation, and breathing, decreases the release of catecholamine, a neuro-transmitter that dampens the immune system.

9. Wash your hands - a lot. Researchers from the Naval Health Research Center in San Diego saw a decrease in respiratory illness of 45% from the previous year among 45,000 recruits who had been instructed to wash their hands at least 5 times a day. I'm not talking about just before dinner; Anytime you walk in the door, you hang your coat and march to the sink to wash your hands. Experts agree that simple soap-and-water hand washing is an easy and effective way to stay healthy year-round.

10. Turn in. Getting enough sleep is the most important thing to do this season, because any other precautions you take against cold or flu - the right food, supplements, even vaccinations - won't offer the same protection if your body's too tired to use them properly.

11. Stay alert. If a viral outbreak hits your community, the best thing you can do is avoid crowds. "When you read about it in the paper or see it on the news, that's the time to rent a movie and watch it at home, instead of going out to the theater." To find out if the flu is headed to your state, check out the CDC's flu map, up-dated weekly.

12. Take zinc. At the first sign of symptoms, zinc may help prevent or lessen the duration of a cold; it also helps when used shortly after possible exposure to the virus (a plane trip or a visit to a sick friend). Taken as a lozenge, zinc releases ions that prevent the common cold virus from maturing and attaching to airways. Take it only once or twice a day for a week at a time.

13. Get an Rx. If you feel the flu's aches and fatigue coming on, ask your doc-tor about an antiviral medication such as Tamiflu or Relenza. Both are 60 to 90% effective if they are taken within 48 hours of exposure but useless before or after that window. Some doctors may prescribe the drugs over the phone, but see yours in person first; it's important to distinguish the flu from the com-mon cold to avoid paying for—or experiencing side effects from—unnecessary medications.

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ESL Classes

The Hispanic Task Force (HTF) initiated its first successful evening of “English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes” on Thursday, October 26. The classes were well attended by the Hispanic community in partner-ship with Parklane Elementary. There were approximately 30 adult stu-dents and 40 youth who participated in various, fun activities.

We were very pleased to have Parklane’s Principal Ms. Kedra Fairweather; Parent Liaison, Ms. Teresa Wills; as well as Ms. Rosa Maria Colon, Bilin-

gual Community Liaison with us to kick-off this exciting event.

The classes were also very well supported by the Hispanic Task Force team members, class instructors (Ms. Jackie McMichael and Ms. Adriana Perez) and volunteers. The youth activities led by Ms. Keisha Leonard, EPFM Youth Minister were held in the Fellowship Hall and were enjoyed immensely by the children, ages 6 and up. The children in the nursery ages infant to 5 were well supervised and had lots of fun.

East Point First Mallalieu United Methodist Church’s Hispanic Task Force Team and Volunteers, showed up and showed out with their support, positive spirit and energy. They gave of their time to plan and implement this initiative. With this enthusiasm to serve, we reached out and touched the East Point’s Hispan-ic community.

We are thankful and proud of EPFM Hispanic task team and volunteers for their work in this effort.

EPFM Serving the Community

EPFM Appreciates First Responders

The East Point First Mallalieu family saluted the East Point Police for their dedication and service to the East Point community through a luncheon on Friday, October 6th in the Fellowship Hall.

The event was well attended by both church mem-bers and the community.

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EPFM Reads to Parklane Students

On an early Thursday morning, October 19th, eight EPFM members heeded the call to refresh their reading skills. Members of the EPFM congregation, including Pastor Thompson, entertained Parklane kindergarten, first and second grade students by reading their favorite stories. The hour was spent with fun, laughter and some of the most exciting comments from the students. Upon ending the day, the students wanted to know “will you come back”? Our response was: “Yes, of course we will back.” Another milestone for EPFM and the community.

Bullying Workshop Was a Huge Success

The East Point First Mallalieu Outreach Miniseries presented their fifth Bullying Prevention Workshop to the community youth on October 9th, in the Fellow-ship Hall. Over seventy participants were in attend-ance. This year, we were honored to have a large group of preteens and teens. The presenters were our own Dr. Colbert Lovett, Luvenia Jackson, and Stephanie McMichael. The other presenters were Mya (a teen presenter), and Ian Elmore Moore.

Bullying is a serious problem in communities through-out the United States and many individuals are vic-tims of this unfriendly violent behavior. The students received fruitful information and shared experiences that have occurred in their lives. The presenters of-fered intervention methods. This event was a huge success and we are thankful for all the supported re-ceived in this effort.

The United Way Applauses EPFM’s

Community Service

The United Way of Atlanta has listed East Point First Mallalieu as the place to go for individuals looking for utility assistance in East Point.

The Benevolence Ministry collects donations on the first Sunday of each month for this project. Thanks to all of our faithful members that contribute to this cause to assist those in need.

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Upcoming Events 7

Fruit and Snack Baskets

The Older Adult Ministry’s November outreach project is to provide fruit and snack baskets for our church members in personal care homes and those who are home bound. We will collect the

items on Sunday, November 19th and Monday, Novem-ber 20th. Baskets will be prepared and delivered on Tuesday, November 21st. We need the support of the entire church family for this project to be a success. For additional information, please contact Sara Morgan.

Parent Meeting

Children and Youth Ministry will be holding a parent meeting on Saturday, November 18th at 6:00 pm in the Sec-ond Story Café. Refreshments will be served.

The “Hanging of the Greens” is a Western Christian ceremony in which many congregations and people adorn their churches, as well as other buildings with Advent and Christmas decorations. This is done on or directly before the start of the Advent season, in prepara-tion for Christmastide.

We will prepare our church for the Advent Season on Friday, November 24th at 5:30 pm. The entire church family, young and old, is invited and encouraged to par-ticipate. Light refreshments will be served.

Retired Educators Sunday November 12, 2017

11:00 am Worship Service

In Titus 2:7 the Bible says, “Show yourself in all re-spects to be a model of good works, and in your teach-ing show integrity and dignity.” It is the task of a teacher to study, handle the truth correctly and teach accurate information while treating the pupil with respect. There are more than 121,000 retired educators in Georgia who donate thousands of hours of volunteer service and make invaluable contributions to the welfare of their commu-nities across the state.

EPFM Food Pantry will host its Thanksgiving luncheon on Tuesday, November 21st at 4:00 pm in the Fellow-ship Hall.

We are in need of additional volunteers and donations to help make this warm fellowship a memorable experi-ence for our members and the community. Please con-tact Ann Douglas for additional information.

You’re Invited

The Atlanta Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. and Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Georgia invites the mem-bers and friends of East Point First Mallalieu United Methodist Church to

the 4th Annual Veteran's Appreciation Day on Friday, November 10th at 11:00 AM at the Masonic Building located at 7340 Old National Highway in Riverdale, GA 30296. All are welcome.

A Day Of Mentoring

On November 10th, EPFM UMC will partner with Teens at Work, for a workshop presentation en-titled : Be Your Best, Do your Best. The event will be held at Park Lane Elementary school from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm for

100 young boys in grades 4th and 5th. EPFM UMC Outreach team was asked to spearhead the facility layout for the mentoring program and monitor the timeline for each workshop station to assure all flows as expected. Or church also provide volunteers for the event to serve as assistants for the workshop presenters, greeters and timekeepers. This event will nurture growth, personal development and relationships by helping these students succeed in their academic and personal life. The titles of the Workshops are “Be the Best, Do Your Best”, “Safety Awareness”, and “Outdoors Adventure Entrepreneurship”. This event is another example of reaching out and touching others in our communities.

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