North Georgia Christian Camp is inviting all 60+ (or thereabout) camp friends to visit on Tuesday, April 28th, from 10:30-1:30 for a time of fun, encouragement, worship, activities, and a fish fry, as we celebrate 60 years of camping together! We will all ride up together in the church bus for those who may want to go. Plans are to leave at 8:30. Please sign up in the foyer.
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May 3rd—Decoration Day at Big Springs: There will be a brief service beginning at 10:00 at the Big Springs Cemetery. Ken will be speaking and our quartet will be singing. You are invited to join them.
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May 6th—Mother’s Day Dinner: We would like to invite everyone in the church family to come together and enjoy a meal and time of fellowship. Dinner will begin at 5:30. We will be serving grilled pork chops, mac and cheese, spiced apples, cucumber and tomato salad, rolls, and desserts. After the meal, Sam will be playing some songs. Please sign up in the foyer to help us prepare.
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May 10th—Mother’s Day: Be sure to invite your mother, grandmother, aunts, neighbors, etc.! We want to celebrate all women who have been caregivers in their life during our morning worship services.
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May 12—Widows and Friends: Several of our church friends have graciously offered to host a Spring Tea. If you have a tea cup that you love, we ask that you bring it. If not, we will have one you can use. Join us at noon in the fellowship hall.
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May 12—Women’s Ministry Meeting—6:00—fellowship hall
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May 16—Men’s Fellowship Breakfast—9:00—fellowship hall
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Graduation Sunday: May 17th is our graduation and promotion Sunday! We'll be recognizing children graduating from preschool into Kindergarten and from 5th grade into middle school, as well as those graduating from high school and college. We'd love to receive a photo of each graduate, and- for high school and college graduates- information regarding their future plans (school, work, etc.). Please email that information to antiochchristian@gmail.com.
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Renew in the Smokies (formerly called Senior Saints in the Smokies)—May 25th-29th: Every spring over 500 Christian adults age 50+ come to the Smoky Mountains and Johnson University’s beautiful campus to experience a week of fun, fellowship, inspiration, and southern hospitality. We will all travel up together in the church bus, and all are welcome to join in the fun! The cost is $380 per person for 2 people sharing room or $455 for a private room.
The week offers an array of on-campus activities that include humorous entertainment, in-depth Bible studies, educational workshops, uplifting worship, inspirational preaching, and delicious meals. The flexible schedule also provides ample time in the afternoons to take advantage of the numerous activities available in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and the surrounding area. Register online at johnsonu.edu/renew or see Ken for a paper registration form. If you need help with the cost or have any questions, also see Ken.
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Summer Camp @ North Georgia Christian Camp: Antioch will be attending Senior 1 (May 31-June 5), Beginner 1 (June 10-12), Middler 1 (June 14-18), and Teener 2 (June 21-25). This means that, though you're welcome to register for other programs, we'll be providing transportation to/from- and adult leaders for- these camps. For more info, visit www.christiancamp.net. If you have questions or need help covering the cost, see Josh or Ashley.