February

Time5:30 - 8:00

LocationStars and Strikes in Cumming

DescriptionHey Singles come join us as we watch the Super Bowl while we bowl. We have several lanes reserved for a fun night of bowling, food fellowship,and football at Stars and Strikes in Cumming. While we wait for our lanes we'll grab a bite to eat there, do a short devotional, and then bowl our hearts out.

Adults only

PRICE: $1.99 cents per game + tax (YES you read it right!)
(Shoes extra) Approx $4 Pay when you arrive.
We will play at least 2 games with 4-6 people per lane.

IF YOU ARE BOWLING: You must be there no later than 5:40pm

FOOD 5pm: Eat there. Order and pay for your own.

ADDRESS: 133 Merchants Sq Cumming, Ga 30040

CONTACT: gregford@echoministries.com or 770-316-9200

ContactGreg Ford
770-316-9200
gregford@echoministries.com

Time9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location932 Akers Ridge Drive SE; Atlanta, GA 30339

DescriptionTomorrow's Light Hike to the West Palisades is cancelled due to rainy forecast. Have a blessed weekend!

Join us as we hike to the beautiful West Palisades of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. We will be doing waterfront hiking alongside the Hooch, as well as up and down some old growth forest areas, all while enjoying times of fellowship with one another.

Specifics:
This will be an easy hike with a difficulty level of D-2 with a distance of about 3 miles
For your sake and the sake of the group, please do not assume beyond your ability.
Hiking Rating Scale: D-2 Hike Difficulty
D-1 Easy (beginner hikers) mostly flat
D-2 Easy to moderate (regular hikers) some hills
D-3 Moderate (a cardio workout) mountainous
D-4 Moderate to strenuous (challenging workout) Steep grades/agility
D-5 Strenuous (serious physical challenge) Very steep and far

Location:
The GPS address is 932 Akers Ridge Drive SE; Atlanta, GA 30339. From 285, take exit 22 and go south on Northside Drive. Turn right on Powers Ferry Road and go over the Chattahoochee. At the intersection of Powers Ferry and Aker's Mill Road, go straight on Aker's Mill Road. Turn left/south on Aker's Drive SE; it looks like you are turning into an apartment complex but turn anyway. Look for a small park sign on the left and follow the sign. There is a parking fee to park in their dirt lot.

Wondering what to bring?
Small Day Pack to carry your gear - rain jacket (dependent upon the weather), a camera if you wanted to capture the beautiful scenery, Water to stay hydrated, and a hiking poles if necessary, and your Bible as we will be diving into God's word.

Note: Please do not bring children or animals.

Lunch:
After our hike we will satisfy our appetites by continuing to fellowship at Jason's Deli at Cumberland Mall; 1109 Cumberland Mall/ # 136.

Carpool: Meet in the parking lot of Best Buy at the intersection of North Point Parkway and Haynes Bridge at 8:50 to depart at 9 a.m.

Keep in Mind:
There are always dangerous and unforeseen elements when out in nature: Cliffs, water hazards, weather, animals, insects, reptiles, falling limbs or rocks, Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac, etc. Trails may be un-maintained, slippery, rocky, icy and have steep embankments. Shoes and clothing may get muddy or wet. The woods are your bathroom.

WAIVER:
By attending, each person assumes all responsibility and liability for themselves and their actions and hereby releases Echo Ministries, its employees, directors, officers, agents, and volunteers from any and all liability resulting from any loss, injury, illness, damages, or death, while attending, participating or volunteering in this event. Make sure that anyone you invite receives this information and understands and agrees to all aspects of it, otherwise you’re responsible for them.

MORE INFO:
Contact Trip Leader: George Graves gravesfam@windstream.net or cell 678-549-7767 if you have any questions about this event.

ContactGeorge Graves
678-549-7767
gravesfam@windstream.net

Time7:00 pm

Location415 Atlanta Rd, Cumming, GA 30040-2613, United States

DescriptionA Pureflix Film
SYNOPSIS: A Hebrew with an unusual gift of strength must respond properly to the call of God on his life in order to lead his people out of enslavement. After his youthful ambition leads to a tragic marriage, his acts of revenge thrust him into direct conflict with the Philistine army. As his brother mounts a tribal rebellion, only Samson's relationship with a Philistine temptress and his final surrender - both to the Philistines and to God - turns imprisonment and blindness into final victory. Written by Pure Flix

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THadKgVDC6Y
RELEASE DATE: Feb 16th

OPEN EVENT: Children and Married Friends welcome.
GENRE: Drama
THEATER: New Vision Movies 400 @ 7:00 pm
415 Atlanta Rd, Cumming, GA 30040
SHOWTIME: 7pm
DINNER: Panda Express @ 5:40 pm
905 Market Pl Blvd, Cumming, GA 30041

TICKET LINK: https://tinyurl.com/samsontickets

CONTACT: gregford@echoministries.com or 770-316-9200

ContactGreg Ford
770-316-9200
gregford@echoministries.com

Time6:30PM - 10:00PM

Location1242 Melton Dr SW, Lilburn, GA 30047-1956

DescriptionJoin us for some great Valentines Fun and Fellowship!.
This will be a time to get to know each other with an organized time of connecting, then fun with games and giving thanks to our #1 lover, Jesus Christ.
Adults only please.
NEW TO ECHO: If this will be your first time to an Echo event, we promise by the end of the night, you'll leave with the blessing of knowing MANY people!

WHAT TO BRING: A food item to share.
Examples: Wings, ribs, chicken, meatballs, mac & cheese, warm veggies, deli items like potato or pasta salad, desserts, soft drinks, 2 cases of water, 2 bags of ice. NO ALCOHOL at Echo events.
PLEASE TELL US WHAT YOU CAN BRING.

LOCATION: 1242 Melton Dr SW, Lilburn, GA 30047-1956

CONTACT: gregford@echoministries.com 770-316-9200

ContactGreg Ford
770-316-9200
gregford@echoministries.com

Time5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Location1050 Greystone Summit Dr, Cumming, GA 30040-7718

DescriptionARE YOU IN NEED OF PRAYER? We thought so!!!
Come join us and be blessed as we also lift up each other, as well as the ministry, plus get free food!
BUT I DON’T PRAY OUT LOUD, no worries! You may pray silently...no pressure!
FIRST: We'll start off with some fellowship and some delicious pizza and salad. Then a time of corporate prayer "Popcorn style". Then we'll break out into groups of 5 to 8 so we can meet each other and share our prayer requests.
FOOD: We supply the Pizza, Salad and soft drinks. You may bring any type of appetizer or dessert, if you desire.

TIME: Food and fellowship... from 5:30 - 6pm, Prayer thereafter.

ADDRESS: The Clubhouse at Greystone Summit Apartments
1050 Greystone Summit Dr. Cumming, Ga 30040
You do not have to go through the gate.

GREAT VERSE TO REMEMBER: (Hebrews 10:25) Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

CONTACT: Gregford@echoministries.com 770-316-9200

ContactGreg Ford
770-316-9200
Gregford@echoministries.com

Time6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

LocationGeorgia Mountain Food Bank

DescriptionHey Singles, come join us as we serve together at the GA Mtn Food Bank in this great outreach opportunity. We will be sorting food into categories and making shelf-stable food bags for their mobile food distribution unit. The food will be distributed for local low income housing development and apartment complex needs. Come out and help us show the love of Christ by helping with this need.

DINNER BEFOREHAND AT 5:30 PM:
Cookout
3626 Mundy Mill Rd
Oakwood, GA 30504

ADDRESS:
The Georgia Mountain Food Bank
1642 Calvary Industrial Dr
Gainesville, GA 30507

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=206614014
Please fill this out ahead of time to simplify the process when we arrive! Our slot is February 20th, from 6:30-8:30.

DIRECTIONS:
From I-985 take Exit 20 (Candler Road / Queen City Parkway) and proceed east. Turn right onto Calvary Church Road (there is a Kangaroo gas station on the right corner). Go approximately 0.8 miles, and turn left onto Calvary Industrial Drive SW. Georgia Mountain Food Bank facility will be on the right. GPS may be wrong so please follow the directions.

Please Help

**Closed Toed Shoes are required to participate.
WAIVER: By attending, each person assumes all responsibility and liability for themselves and their actions and hereby releases Echo Ministries, its employees, directors, officers, agents, and volunteers from any and all liability resulting from any loss, injury, illness, damages, or death, while attending, participating or volunteering in this event. Make sure that anyone you invite receives this information and understands and agrees to all aspects of it, otherwise you’re responsible for them.

You can also help by bringing food to donate, The following are items on their need list:
Whole grain pasta
Canned spaghetti sauce
Peanut butter and jelly (low sugar)
Canned meat (chicken, tuna, roast beef)
Canned fruit (no sugar added)
Cereal (low sugar)
Oatmeal
Canned vegetables (low sodium)
Canned meals (i.e. Chef Boyardee)

1 John 3:17-18
But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.

CONTACT: gregford@echoministries.com or 770-316-9200

ContactGreg Ford
770-316-9200
gregford@echoministries.com

Time10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Location

DescriptionHey Trailblazers!
Come join us for a day of awe-inspiring scenery, good exercise and great fellowship as we get out and explore God’s incredible creation.
We will be venturing into southern Rabun County to 4 absolutely gorgeous waterfalls.
WEATHER PERMITTING

TRAIL DESCRIPTION: Approx 4 mi R/T total. D3 (See scale below)
3 trails not to far from each other.
Falls: Haven (aka His & Her) Falls, Minnehaha, Angel and Panther

TIME 10:00pm to 3:30pm.

HIKE DIFFICULTY: D3
Hiking Rating Scale:
D1 Easy (beginner hikers) mostly flat
D2 Easy to moderate (regular hikers) some hills
D3 Moderate (a cardio workout) mountainous, some steep
D4 Moderate to strenuous (challenging workout) Steep grades/moderate distance.
D5 Strenuous (serious physical challenge) Very steep and far

DEVOTIONAL: We will do a short devotional at one of the falls.

WHAT TO BRING: Small Day Pack to carry your gear- rain jacket, camera, water, etc. Dress in layers!
Optional Things to Bring: Hiking Poles.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a single adult only event. Also, please do not bring pets or animals. If you are dating, please refrain from public displays of affection. Thank you for your cooperation.

LATE LUNCH AFTERWARDS: Your Pie in Clarkesville.

CARPOOL MEETPOINTS: Please arrive ready to go with stomachs filled, cars gased, and bladders empty. ***Carpooling is encouraged, but not required.
***MUST READ: These are set up as a convenience, therefore we do not know who will be at each location.
• ALPHARETTA: Meet at Best Buy. Park in outer lot away from building, stright out from enterance. Meet at 8:30am Leave at 8:35am sharp.
• DAWSONVILLE: Meet at PUBLIX in outer lot by Chili's. Look for people in cars. Meet at 9:00, leave 9:05am sharp.
• GWINNETT: Meet in the PARK & RIDE lot on Hwy 20. Park nearest the Golden Coral. Look for people in cars. Time 8:45am leave 8:50am sharp.
• CLARKESVILLE: Meet at Ingles at 10pm. Here we will also consoldate vehicles. MEET & GREET WILL BE HERE. Gather in the outer parking lot.

KEEP IN MIND: There are always dangerous and unforeseen elements when out in nature: Cliffs, water hazards, weather, animals, insects, reptiles, falling limbs or rocks, Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac, etc. Trails may be un-maintained, slippery, rocky, icy and have steep embankments. Shoes and clothing may get muddy or wet. The woods are your bathroom.

WAIVER: By attending, each person assumes all responsibility and liability for themselves and their actions and hereby releases Echo Ministries, its employees, directors, officers, agents, and volunteers from any and all liability resulting from any loss, injury, illness, damages, or death, while attending, participating or volunteering in this event. Make sure that anyone you invite receives this information and understands and agrees to all aspects of it, otherwise you’re responsible for them.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MINISTRY, GO TO:
www.echoministries.com
TRIP LEADER: gregford@echoministries.com or 770-316-9200

ContactGreg Ford
770-316-9200
gregford@echoministries.com

Time5:45 pm - 8:30 pm

LocationHollywood 15 Cinemas

DescriptionSYNOPSIS: In a social media-centered world, the smart phone has become a cultural rite of passage for kids. But is that rite all wrong?
How can this generation of parents blaze a new trail to equip their kids to thrive in an ever-changing digital environment while steering clear of the dangers that lurk nearby?

With six teens, Kirk Cameron fully understands this dilemma. So he went to the experts and what he learned will enlighten, challenge, and encourage parents. And best of all: it can help strengthen your family! If you’re committed to raising kids who will make an impact in this world, get your tickets today to see CONNECT and find real help for parenting kids in a social media world.

TRAILER: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/kirk-cameron-connect?date=2018-02-27

THEATER: Hollywood 15 Cinemas 120 Green Hill Circle NW, Gainesville, GA 30504

OPEN EVENT: Children and Married Friends welcome.
GENRE: Documentary
RATED: NR
SHOWTIME: 7:00pm

DINNER: Beforehand TBD 5:45pm Panera Bread 625 Dawsonville Hwy Gainesville, Ga.

TICKET LINK: Not available yet

CONTACT: gregford@echoministries.com or 770-316-9200

ContactGreg Ford
770-316-9200
gregford@echoministries.com