Join our Senior Adults for some home-cooked barbecue and bluegrass on Wednesday, May 21 in the Family Life Hall from 12 noon to 1:00 pm. REGISTER HERE

This is the last luncheon for the season, there are no luncheons in June and July. 

Have lunch with Rev. Ryan Young on Wednesday, March 19, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in the Family Life Hall for a delightful luncheon. The cost is $10.00 per person. REGISTER HERE

We look forward to seeing you there!

Lunch Menu:
Sandwich Sliders
Soup & Salad Bar
Dessert
Tea, Lemonade, Water

The Senior Adult Ministry has a trip planned to visit the Funk Heritage Center on the campus of Reinhardt University to explore the culture and stories of Native Americans and early settlers on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025. The cost of the tour is $8.50 which starts at 11:00 am, lunch on your own at the University's student cafeteria. Meet the church buses in the Polk Street parking lot at 9:45 am.
If you need assistance in registering, contact Karen Williams at the church 770-429-7800 ext 803. REGISTER HERE

Join us on Wednesday, January 15, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in the Family Life Hall for a delightful luncheon. The cost is $10.00 per person. Come enjoy the company of fellow seniors and hear from our beloved Facilities Coordinator, Wanda Grogan, as she shares stories, wit, and prayer. We look forward to seeing you there! REGISTER HERE

Lunch Menu:
Grown up Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Tomato Soup
Salad
Dessert
Tea, Lemonade, Water

If you need assistance in registering, contact Karen Williams at the church 770-429-7800 ext 803

Join us for a festive Senior Adult Ministry Christmas Luncheon at the home of Jane Cooley on Wednesday, December 18 at 12:00 noon. Enjoy a delicious Italian lunch, fellowship, and holiday cheer in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Show off your baking skills by providing a dessert for the luncheon!
Cost: $10 per person
Space is limited to 30 attendees, so please sign up as soon as possible. The cutoff for sign-ups is December 17th.

We look forward to celebrating the season with you!

REGISTER HERE

The Senior Adult Ministry is going to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee from Wednesday, December 4 through Friday, December 6. Choice of single or double occupancy in the Music Road Resort. Reserve your spot with a $200 deposit.
Early Bird discount of $50 until June 15th. Final Payment due by September 15th, 2024. No refunds after November 4th, if registration is canceled.
If you need assistance registering, please contact Karen Williams at the church, extension 803.

REGISTER HERE

This month we are doing something different, lunch will be held on Thursday, (not Wednesday) on November 21st from 12 noon to 1 pm in the Family Life Hall.  Share with community members, attending the Good Samaritan Ministry, a Thanksgiving meal.

The lunch will be a potluck, volunteers are needed to bring a dish, help set up, and serve. Click HERE to sign up to bring a dish to share.

Please REGISTER HERE if you plan to enjoy lunch, so we know you’re coming and can plan accordingly to have enough turkey to feed everyone.

The Senior Adults will travel to LaGrange College to watch The Wizard of Oz production on Friday, October 25. This day trip will start at 12:30 pm departing the church parking lot, stop for lunch, then attend the 4:00 pm show. Cost is $10 for the show ticket, lunch on your own. REGISTER HERE

Join the senior adult ministry for lunch on Wednesday, October 16th from 12 noon to 1 pm with our guest Gary MacDonald from Murphy-Harpst Children's Centers.

REGISTER HERE

On Monday, September 23 the Senior Adults are taking a day trip to the Titanic Experience in Doraville Georgia, which is known for its detailed exhibits and immersive atmosphere, offering a glimpse into the history and grandeur of the Titanic. Enjoy the voyage back in time for the cost of $35 per person for the 60-90 minute experience. REGISTER HERE.

Senior Adult Ministry Luncheons Return on Wednesday, August 21st from 12 noon to 1 pm.
Have lunch with Cheryl Love on Wednesday, August 21 and prepare to be regaled with tales of tennis, faith, church, and community. We will enjoy Chick-fil-A®  sandwiches with house-made sides.

Register HERE.
If you need assistance in registering, please contact Karen Williams at the church, extension 803.

The MFUMC Senior Adults are going to tour Truist Park stadium, home of the Atlanta Braves. Hop a ride on a church bus on Tuesday, August 20th at 9 am. 

The tour is at 10 am, and includes the following tour stops;’ Xfinity Rooftop, Press Box, Hank Aaron Terrace, Xfinity Club, Monument Garden, Delta SKY360* Club, Truist Club, Dugout, Coors Light Below the Chop, Terrapin Taproom, Hope & Will’s Sandlot. The Braves Clubhouse is not included as a tour stop.

The tour will take an hour and a half, consisting of a mile of walking (4,000 steps), rain or shine. The tour cost is $25, the lunch location will be determined, and the cost will be on your own.

For your comfort we recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, you should be in good health and able to climb stairs, including the stairs to enter the church bus.

REGISTER HERE
If you need assistance in registering, please contact Karen Williams at the church ext. 803.

Join our Senior Adults for some home-cooked barbecue and bluegrass in the Family Life Hall on Wednesday, May 15 from 12 noon to 1:00 pm.

Enjoy barbecue beef, pork, chicken, mac and cheese, green beans, marinated cucumbers, tea and lemonade, and brownie sundaes for dessert.
REGISTER HERE
If you need assistance in registering, please contact Karen Williams at the church, extension 803.

Join your fellow SAM adventurers on the second leg of our FUMC World Religions Tour! On Tuesday, April 23 we will visit BAPS to observe a service then a guided tour of the property. Lunch location to be determined. Meet in the church Polk Street parking lot at 9:00 am. Depart at 9:15 am to enjoy a 45 minute ride to and from, estimated return around 2:00 pm or 2:30 pm. REGISTER HERE

BAPS stands for Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha. It is a socio-spiritual Hindu organization rooted in the Vedas. 

Review the following information for guidelines to prepare for your visit:

 This is a guided tour. There is no charge for group visit. However, each member of your group can help us serve the community by bringing a vegetarian canned food item (no meat, poultry, or fish) during their visit. The items will be donated to the Care Closet - a confidential school-based food pantry. Thank you.

· The guided tour is about an hour long and includes a minimum of 30 minutes of walking/standing. Handicap access is available via a ramp and elevator. The structure is made of stone, so we request everyone to be extra careful and use handrails, when possible, to prevent injuries.
· All visitors must remove their shoes in the shoes drop off area before entering the Mandir. It is recommended that everyone wears socks as the marble inside the Mandir gets cold during the winter. 
· Please take advantage of the onsite Shayona Cafe and Gift/Book Shop before or after your tour. If you are planning to eat in the Cafe please let us know ahead of time if possible.
· Shorts, short-skirts, and sleeveless tops are not allowed.
· Photography and videography are not allowed from the podium level and inside the Mandir. 
Visit www.baps.org for more information.

Have lunch with Jacque Hodges, M. Div on Wednesday, April 17 at noon in the Family Life Hall. Get to know Jacque and the six generations of Methodists in her family. REGISTER HERE

If you need assistance in registering, please contact Karen Williams at the church, extension 803.

Have lunch with Carolyn Storey on Wednesday, March 20 at noon in the Family Life Hall. Carolyn will share about her faith, family, ministry, and life long service to the United Methodist Church.

Enjoy Brunswick stew, corn bread, Salad bar & dessert

If you need assistance in registering, please contact Karen Williams at the church, extension 803. REGISTER HERE

Have lunch with retired Methodist Minister, Rev. Roger Thompson, on Wednesday, February 21 at noon in the Family Life Hall. Roger will share about his faith, family, ministry, and service to the United Methodist Church.

Enjoy adobo chicken with lo mein and sautéed veggies.

If you need assistance in registering, please contact Karen Williams at the church, extension 803. REGISTER HERE

Join our lively SAM adventurers on the first leg of our FUMC World Religions Tour! On Wednesday January 24, at 9:15 a.m. ride a church bus to The Temple in Buckhead for a guided tour. Lunch will be on your own at the Varsity, then returning back to the church by 2 pm. Please register for a cost of $5.00, space is limited.

If you need assistance in registering on Realm, please contact Karen Williams at 770-429-7800 ext. 803 at the church. Cost of $5 will go as a donation to The Temple. Please register by Monday, January 22nd.
Meet in the Polk Street parking lot by 9 am, to catch a ride on the church bus.

REGISTER HERE

Have lunch with actor and producer (and more importantly son of Martha Logan) Nicholas Logan on Wednesday, January 17 at 12 noon and learn about the life of a professional actor through the lens of faith and family. Nicholas Logan can be seen in Dark Winds as well as I Care a Lot and The Best of Enemies.
Enjoy soup and sandwich, conversation, and the company of one another.
The deadline to register is January 15 by noon. REGISTER EHRE
If you need assistance in registering, please contact Karen Williams at the church, extension 803.

Join fellow Senior Adults for a Special Outing to LaGrange College! REGISTER HERE if you plan to join us for this fantastic outing. We look forward to an enjoyable day of theatre and camaraderie on Friday, November 17th, to see the matinee performance of "Silent Sky". The cost is $10 to ride the church bus and see the show, lunch on your own. Meet at 10:00 am in Polk Street Parking lot of church, return by 5:00 pm.

About the play-
The year is 1900, a time of immense scientific discoveries. This is the true story of one woman’s quest to chart the starts. At a time when women’s ideas were dismissed, and men claimed credit for them, Henrietta Leavitt joins a team of extraordinary women including Annie Jump Cannon and Williamina Fleming, who were dedicated to changing the way we view the heavens and the earth.

Have lunch with MFUMC member Richard Taylor and learn the story behind his annual Lights of Joy Christmas display which at last count totaled 1.2 million lights on display at his home, Wednesday, November 15 at noon in the Family Life Hall.

Hear the history of how the display got started, how it takes over 30 hours to connect everything, that it's dedicated to the life of his mother Marjorie "Joy" Hixon Taylor, the light display is synchronized to music, the Tunnel of Joy added in 2020 has over 100,00 lights to make for a great place for photos, plus so much more!

Go to Lights of Joy, www.lightsofjoy.net website to learn what the display features, the daily schedule with list of events, location, parking tips and photos of the display. REGISTER HERE

Lunch Menu:
Chicken and pasta and Jambalaya
Dessert
Water and Tea
Cost $10

Have lunch with The Honorable Buddy Darden and learn about his life, faith, family, and service to our church, county, state, and country throughout his illustrious career. REGISTER HERE

Menu:
Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich
Crowns of Potato
Kale Salad
Cookie Medley

Iced Tea, Lemonade, Water

Please register so we know you’re coming and can plan accordingly. If you are having trouble registering, contact Karen Williams in the church office at 770-429-7800 at extension 803 to register over the phone.

Take Two: Have lunch with our amazing Director of Music, Dr. Nicole Marane, and learn about our music program and the life and times of this vibrant staff member!
Join us Wednesday, September 20th in the Family Life Hall at 12 noon.
Menu: Meat Pie, Sausage on a roll, Potato bake, Salad Lamington Cake
Please register so we know you’re coming and can plan accordingly. If you are having trouble registering, contact Karen Williams at church office at 770-429-7800 at extension 803 to register over the phone.

REGISTER HERE

Join in for a fun night of fellowship as we travel to TRUIST Park to watch the Braves take on the Phillies.  Game time is 7:20pm.  We will leave the church at 5:30pm and return after the game. Sponsored by Senior Adult Ministry, all ages welcome to attend. Ticket cost is $35 per person. REGISTER HERE

Enjoy barbecue and bluegrass for lunch on Wednesday, May 17 at noon in the Family Life Hall. Brian Parks and Catherine Moulton along with a special guest will provide the music and our very own Brian McNair will prepare the barbecue. REGISTER HERE

Join our Senior Adult Group on a visit to Conyers, GA, and the Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Midday Prayers, the Museum, Bonsai Nursery, Gift Shop, and strolling the grounds are available. A box lunch and transportation are included.

Buses will depart from the Polk Street Parking Lot at 9:30 a.m. REGISTER HERE

Have lunch with Jan Galt as she shares about growing up Galt at MFUMC, The Marietta History Museum, and the power of our church family. REGISTER HERE

Join the Senior Adults on a day trip to Lagrange College. The group will enjoy lunch on campus followed by a matinee of The Marvelous Wondrettes. Cost is $25.00 which includes lunch and the theatre ticket. Please register by Sunday, March 26.

Register Here

Have lunch with Governor Roy Barnes and share a homestyle lunch, some stories, and lots of humor.

REGISTER HERE