UCG Announcements (5/17/25)
Hi everyone,
A sincere “Thank You” goes to everyone who helped out with the James Felts’ Memorial Service last Saturday. Numerous Felts’ family members shared with me how appreciative they were of our congregation and the honor we gave James at the ceremony. In this regard, Audrey Warren, James’ cousin, shared this note with me that she said I could pass along to you.
We can’t thank you and The United Church of God congregation enough for the hospitality shown to us today (5/10/25). We felt welcomed from the moment we arrived this morning. Your love, kindness, and support of James was clearly visible. We were truly overwhelmed in the most Godly way. Thank you again for your support through this difficult process. Be sure and convey our gratitude to your congregation. Sincerely, Audrey
Your prayers and support for the Felts’ family were greatly appreciated. Your love was evident through your actions last Sabbath (John 13:34-35; Matthew 7:18-20).
Here are this week’s announcements.
1. Atlanta and Buford Sabbath Service Locations and Times: 5/17. Tomorrow, Buford will meet in Bethlehem for services at the Holiday Inn Express, Bethlehem. The address is 775 Exchange Cir., Bethlehem, GA 30620. Please enter the hall from the back of the building. Services will begin at 10:30 AM.
The Atlanta congregation will meet at Unity Atlanta in Peachtree Corners. The address is 3597 Parkway Ln, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. The afternoon service begins at 2:30 PM.
2. Next Several Sabbaths: Services in Buford and Atlanta. We will have Sabbath Services in Buford and Atlanta on the Sabbaths of 5/17, 5/24, and 5/31.
Atlanta and Buford are combined for services at Unity Atlanta for the Feast of Pentecost on 6/1. Our Holy Day service that day is at 3 PM.
We have a covered-dish meal planned after services that day. Please plan to contribute enough food and drink for your family, plus one person. Let’s theme this meal as Feast Day Family Favorites.
3. Under the weather this week? Tune into the Atlanta Webcast. If you are sick this Sabbath, plan to watch the Atlanta webcast online tomorrow. To view the service, enter the password tree of life (with no spaces) in the channel password box. The URL location is: https://www.ucg.org/congregations/atlanta-ga
4. Gibbs Garden Update: May 18 @ 12:30 PM. There were not enough participants to secure group ticket pricing for this Sunday's Gibbs Garden visit. However, a small group will still be going at 12:30 PM. If anyone is interested in joining, sign-up is not required, and tickets can be purchased online at:
Adults are $25.00, Seniors (65+) are $18, Children (3-17) are $10, and children 3 and under are free. See below for additional details.
Date: Sunday, May 18
Time: Meet at the front entrance at 12:30 PM
Location: Gibbs Gardens - 1987 Gibbs Drive, Ball Ground, Georgia 30107
Things to note for attendees:
- It is recommended to plan to have lunch beforehand as no outside food/drink is permitted except water. The garden has a limited menu of sandwiches, snacks, and drinks at its walk-up cafe (https://www.gibbsgardens.com/visit/arbor-cafe-menu/) if preferred.
- Gibbs Gardens suggests visitors dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Cell phone service in the gardens isn’t always consistent.
- Tickets are not date-specific and are valid for use any day when the gardens are open.
- Walking tours are self-guided and groups can explore at their leisure. It is recommended to reserve 3.5 to 4 hours to tour the gardens. For more information about the garden, visit https://www.gibbsgardens.com/.
If you have additional questions, please email Michelle Harvey (mdhlaw96@gmail.com).
Sierra Briggs
5. Next UCG Atlanta Bible Study: 5/20. Our next Atlanta Bible Study takes place on Tuesday evening. Mr. Jerold Aust will continue going through the Book of Ruth. Below is the information about the study.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/83871677401?pwd=CSoupVrJ3qHxQQaq94jgeBnQZOajZ…
Meeting ID: 838 7167 7401
Passcode: 857315
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to delve deeply into a book (Ruth) that prepares us for the upcoming Feast of Pentecost, delivered by one of God’s elders.
Pass the word. See you online!
6. Need help with Feast registration? Our local Feast Advisors are here to help with questions, registration, and Feast Assistance, where appropriate. Contact Steve Holladay in Buford and Bob McCurdy in Atlanta for this help. You may contact them in person or by phone.
That’s all I have this evening for announcements this Friday afternoon. Have a peaceful Sabbath evening. Please travel safely to services.
Happy Sabbath,
Philip Aust
United Church of God, Pastor
Atlanta & Buford, Georgia
Memory Verse
Leviticus 26:46 These are the statutes and judgments and laws which the Lord made between Himself and the children of Israel on Mount Sinai by the hand of Moses. (The Blessing and Cursing Chapter; also Deuteronomy 28)
