18 Hour BBQ at Mountain Lake – To Serve & Say Thanks

Source: Mountain Lake Blog

It’s an 18 Hour BBQ …

And no – you’re not invited to eat!  Unless, of course you’re a public safety personnel!

Beginning Friday, September 9th at 6pm and through Saturday, September 10th at 12:00pm, Mountain Lake will be hosting an 18 Hour BBQ

Why?

To serve and thank the community’s public safety personnel in honor of the 10 year anniversary of September 11th.

There are multiple ways for you to get involved.  You don’t have to be a member of Mountain Lake, just willing & available!

  • Bake and Deliver Cookies to a Fire Station or Police Station!

When: Wednesday, September 7 from 9:00am – 1:00pm
Bake 30 cookies or brownies.  Visit the office at Mountain Lake Church to pick up a reminder flyer and directions to your Fire Station or Police Station.  Deliver your baked goods!

  • Drop off a 12 or 24 pack of Bottled Water

When: Thursday, September 8 from 8:30am – 5:00pm
Pick up a 12 or 24 pack of Bottled Water and bring it the office of Mountain Lake Church to insure there will be plenty of drinks for the 18 Hour BBQ!

  • Setup for the 18 Hour BBQ

When: Thursday, September 8 from 4:00 – 6:00pm
Simply show up at Mountain Lake where you will receive instructions for setting up all of the tables, chairs, sound system, and everything else for the 18 Hour BBQ!

  • Reminder Phone Calls to Police & Fire Stations

When: Friday, September 9 from 10:00am – 1:00pm
You will receive a list of Fire Stations or Police Stations to call and remind about the 18 Hour BBQ that starts at 6:00pm that night!

  • Serve at the 18 Hour BBQ!

When: Friday, September 9th starting at 6:00pm and ending on Saturday, September 10th at 12:00pm.
Sign up for a 3 hour shift that you will be at the church to serve in whatever way is needed.

  • Friday: 6pm – 9pm; Friday: 9pm-12am; Saturday: 12am-3am; Saturday: 3am-6am; Saturday: 6am-9am; Saturday: 9am-12pm

For More Information or to Volunteer:

Contact Adam Bishop – abishop@mountainlake.tv
Visit Mountain Lake Online

Girlfriends Reminder

I am really looking forward to Thursday night – not only is it the Ultimate Girl’s Night Out, but I am really looking forward to meeting many of you!

The Ultimate Girl’s Night Out is being sponsored by Girlfriends, a Ministry of Mountain Lake Churcha place my family loves to call our church home.

However, there is nothing “church-y” about this night.  Just a night for ladies to get out of the house, enjoy some shopping with great discounts & savings, eat a little food, win giveaways and just have fun.

The event is from 6:30 to 8:30pm and is completely free!!  Of course you’ll want to bring some spending money to take advantage of some great savings by the great vendors lined up.

Here’s you can expect to find:

Cumming Local – your’s truly!!  We’re not selling anything, just meeting you and giving away a free gift to the first 200 people that stop by our booth.  Please don’t be shy.  I really want to meet you!!

31 Gifts – There will be several 31 Vendors and most are providing a giveaway from the main stage.  Our friend Staci’s Thirty One Gifts will be there with a giveaway from the stage & from her booth.  So make sure you stop by her booth to register.

Skin Solutions Skincare Studio – Providing a giveaway from the main stage!  Plus, Connect with our friends, Skin Solutions on Facebook.  They’ll be providing Minute Massage & Complimentary Skincare Consultations.  They’ll also have a giveaway at their booth and some great savings on pre-booked skincare appts.  Definitely don’t miss their booth!

Sew Fine Creations

At Your Service Appraisals – Will have a giveaway from the main stage!

Edible Arrangements – Will have a giveaway from the main stage!

Custom Made Gifts (Hand Stamped Jewelry) – Will have a giveaway from the main stage!

Tastefully Simple – There will be two vendors, both providing a giveaway from the main stage!  One vendor is our friend Christine Hunt, she’ll have samples & freebies at her booth too.  So make sure you see her.

Surburban Chic (Hats & Jewelry) – Will have a giveaway from the main stage!

Wilco Printing (Personalized Printing, Stationary, Banners & More) – Will have a giveaway from the main stage!

It Works (Body Wraps) – Providing a giveaway from the main stage!

Premier Designs Jewelry – Providing a giveaway from the main stage!

Shawn’s Spa – Providing a giveaway from the main stage!

Mountain Cottage Soaps - Providing a giveaway from the main stage!  Check out her products online too!

Silpada Jewelry

AM/PM Skincare & Massage Therapy

Berni, Inc Hair Salon – Providing a giveaway from the main stage!

Party Lite Gifts

Arbonne Skincare & Cosmetics

Stitchintwins (Fabric Creations) – Providing a giveaway from the main stage!

Merchandise Magic (Green Cards, Small Gifts) – Providing a giveaway from the main stage!

Wholesale Jewelry -  Providing a giveaway from the main stage!

Ka-Le Jewelry - Providing a giveaway from the main stage!

Miche Bags – Providing a giveaway from the main stage!  Connect with our friends at Miche Bags of Atlanta Metro and Georgia on Facebook.

Creative Memories – Providing a giveaway from the main stage!

Mary Kay Cosmetics & Skincare – Providing a giveaway from the main stage!

Kathy Estes Jewelry Designer

Premier Image (Embroidery & Screen Printing) – Providing a giveaway from the main stage!

Focal Fitness (Personal Training Studio) – Providing a giveaway from the main stage!  Connect with our friends at Focal Fitness on Facebook.

Women of Faith (Christian Women’s Conference) – Providing a giveaway from the main stage!

Silpada Jewelry – Providing a giveaway from the main stage!

Salon Pure (Hair & Tanning Salon) – Providing a giveaway from the main stage!

Hairbows & Jewelry by Kristi Eades - Providing a giveaway from the main stage!

AllState Insurance – Providing a giveaway from the main stage!

That is a lot of giveaways!  A lot of fun!  A lot of special savings & sales!  And a lot of shopping!

Event Information:

Thursday, June 9th
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Mountain Lake Church – 3105 Dahlonega Hwy, Cumming GA 30028
Phone:  770.888.2513

Register for Girlfriends here.

I look forward to meeting you!!

*Disclosure:  Vendors & giveaways may change.  So please don’t hold me to everything word for word:)  One thing is definitely true – lots of fun!!

CLOSED Giveaway: A Father’s Day Giveaway: Bulls-eye

Update:  This giveaway is now closed.

Band of Brothers, a Ministry of Mountain Lake Church, presents the hottest event of the Summer, Bulls-Eye.

What is Bulls-Eye?

A manly event for men to connect, eat, play, and fellowship together.

It will be an incredible night – designed to challenge and encourage you.  With lots of manly fun in the process!  Dinner will be catered by JIM ‘N NICKS (that’s reason enough to go right there)!  There will be competitions (with awesome prizes) that will test your manhood & accuracy.  Cool cars.  And loud motorcycles too!

Come ready to EAT BIG and PLAY HARD!

Event Details:

LocationMountain Lake Church – 3105 Dahlonega Hwy, Cumming GA 30040
Date/ Time - Friday, June 10th at 6:30pm
Cost - $15
For More Information &/or To RegisterVisit the “Event Page” and select “Register for this Event”.

Giveaway:

Mountain Lake Church is giving two tickets to one lucky Cumming Local Reader.

To Enter:

Simply tell us who you’d share your tickets with.

Giveaway will close Tuesday, June 7th at midnight.  Winner will be selected via Random.Org and notified via email.

Disclosure:  While this giveaway is being promoted on Facebook, it is in no way associated with, sponsored, endorsed or administered by Facebook.  By entering this giveaway, you acknowledge this and release Facebook from any responsibility of such.  Furthermore, you acknowledge that any information provided for entry is being provided to Cumming Local and not to Facebook.

The Ultimate Girl’s Night Out

Need a fun girl’s night out?  Like to shop for unique gifts?  Appreciate a good deal?  Need a good excuse to hang out with friends?

Then grab your girlfriends for the ultimate Girls’ Night Out!

Girlfriends Mixer at Mountain Lake

Stroll from booth to booth meeting vendors and businesses from all over the community.  Take advantage of their great specials, offerings and giveaways during the night.

It’s a “Girlfriends Mixer“!  With savings on jewelry, makeup, clothing, food & more!

Thursday, June 9th
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Mountain Lake Church – 3105 Dahlonega Highway, 30040
Free Entrance & Free Event
(of course you probably don’t want to forget your wallet, because it will be a combination of great things & great prices)

Vendors to include:

Mountain Cottage Soaps
Berni, Inc. Hair Salon
AM/PM Skincare
It Works Body Wraps
Silpada Jewelry
31 Gifts
Tastefully Simple
Premier Designs Jewelry
Suburban Chic
Party Lite Gifts
Stitchintwins
Arbonne
Spa Treatments & Massage Therapy
Handmade Gifts & Embroidery
And more!!

Oh, and … yours truly (aka Cumming Local)!

“Girlfriends” is a woman’s ministry environment of Mountain Lake Church.

For more information:

Visit the Girlfriends’ Mixer Event Page

Benefit Concert at Mountain Lake Church

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Mountain Lake Church’s theALTERNATIVE, was created to provide safe environments for students after major school events.  They’ve already hosted great events after major football games & proms.

This weekend, the ALTERNATIVE is hosting a “Benefit Concert” Friday (May 6) at 7:30PM on the campus of Mountain Lake Church. All of the proceeds will help expand into other schools and keep teens from engaging in destructive behavior.

The concert will include performances by Ricardo Sanchez & Jake Guiledge.  Along with Starbucks Coffee & Chocolate Fondue Fountains!  Tickets are just $20.

If you can’t make it to the concert but are interested in helping this awesome cause, a tax deductible donation may be made.

Visit their website to learn more information, purchase a ticket or donate.

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