NEW MEMBERS
Our next New Member Orientation will be held on Sunday, September 19th at 12:15 in the Sanctuary.  Those attending the Orientation will have the opportunity to be welcomed during services the following Sunday.
Have you attended a New Member Orientation but haven’t had the opportunity to join GUMC?  It is our hope that we have the solution!
September at GUMC has been designated as “catch up members joining month!” 
If you are available to join the church on September 12th, 19th, or 26th we would like to officially welcome you during our worship services.  Please call the church office at 703-754-4511 with the service time and date that works for you!

YOUTH & PERSPECTIVE YOUTH GROUP MEMBERS
Here are three times/dates that you need to have on your calendar:
September 12th 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Youth Group Organizational Meeting:  All youth and one parent/guardian need to attend either this meeting or Monday evening.  We will go over the fall calendar, NEW requirement for mission trips, and filling out all the forms needed before we can begin the year.  We will also announce the date and location for the High School Mission team.  Lunch is not provided...but you can bring something with you.

September 12th  6:00 - 7:30 PM
New Member Evening:  We will provide pizza for youth who are entering the youth group (parents may drop and go).  This is an evening for the new youth group members to meet one another and to meet some of the leadership.  Come out for food, fellowship and games.

September 13th 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Youth Group Organizational Meeting:  All youth and one parent/guardian need to attend either this meeting or Sunday afternoon.  We will go over the fall calendar, NEW requirement for mission trips, and filling out all the forms needed before we can begin the year.  We will also announce the date and location for the High School Mission team.  Lunch is not provided...but you can bring something with you.
Youth Fall Calendars are available at the visitor table.  If you have any questions or concerns please e-mail Pastor Drew -  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 703-881-8673.

YARD WORK HELP NEEDED!
As most of you are aware, Sherman West & Boyd Thompson spend a great deal of time making our grounds look beautiful!  They need your help especially for the next several months.  If you are available to help out by weeding, mowing, trimming… please contact Boyd – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

WOULD YOU LIKE AWANA TO CONTINUE?
We are in the process of determining if we will have AWANA again in the fall.  We need to have volunteers committed in order for this to work (2 or 4 times per month).  Please email Belinda Greis This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   if you would consider helping to keep this children’s ministry going.  We are looking for some people to help with organizational tasks (computer work, emails, etc) as well as leading during the AWANA night, so you DON’T need to have kids in the program to be a part of it and make a difference in the lives of our future!

2010 CURRENT FINANCIAL TOTALS
Amount needed as of 08/29/10 to meet the budget $521,150.00
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Amount Received as of 08/29/10 $459,929.00
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Deficit as of 08/29/10 ($61,221.00)

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB
Our September book will be Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. We will be meeting at Ardella Held’s home on September 25th.
For directions, to RSVP or for more information please contact Susan Hollabaugh at 571-330-7423/ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

  
GUMC CHURCH PICNIC
The annual GUMC Church Picnic is officially on the calendar for September 19, 2010
If you are new to GUMC or haven’t participated in the past prepare yourselves for a morning of worship followed by an afternoon of GREAT food and fellowship!
GUMC will provide the pig for roasting, hotdogs, and hamburgers but the rest will be potluck!  We are asking people with last names that begin with A-L to bring desserts and M-Z to bring a side dish.
This is a wonderful day of fun and fellowship so mark your calendars and make plans to come!

ADULT MISSION TRIP
The Adult mission trip to Rochester PA (Hosanna Industries, Inc.) will leave on October 3rd and return October 9th.
If you haven’t been on a mission trip this is the year to expand your horizons!
We will be driving instead of flying and we will only be a 5 hr. drive away from home in case you have a family emergency.  So, dig out those rusty tools, pack your bag and come along . . .
IT WILL BE A CHANGING DAY IN YOUR LIFE!
There are registration forms in the narthex for those interested in going.  Fill the form out & come with us!
Have any questions?  Contact Carol Sanner 703-801-4505    This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

SOLES 4 SOULS
Soles4Souls facilitates the donation of shoes, which are used to aid the hurting worldwide. They have distributed product to people in need in over 70 countries on 5 continents.
GUM Church will be hosting a shoe drive
08/15 - 09/19.
We encourage all involved to clean out their closets and recycle new and gently used shoes that are not in use! Help to put shoes on the feet of those in need , while at the same time helping the environment by recycling shoes that may otherwise be sent to a landfill.   We will place a collection receptacle in the Narthex.

CHOIRS ARE BEGINNING AGAIN
The Chancel Choir and Children’s Choir will both begin meeting this week!
Chancel Choir will meet on Thursdays at 7:25 p.m. and Children’s Choir (ages Kindergarten – 6th grade) will meet on Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m.  All interested in participating are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun!