News & Events  MAY WHAT IS GROUP LIFE Simply, it's where we at The Orchard connect with others in order to grow closer to God by Branching Out and Growing Deep.  We Branch Out by signing-up for a Ministry Team and we Grow Deep by joining Grow Groups.  Sign-ups happen three times a year. Here are our upcoming key dates: Grow Group Intercession - May 2nd - May 16th Sign-Up Sunday - May 16th New Groups Start -  May 23rd If you have any questions regarding any of these groups, please feel free to email Alissa at alissa@theorchardchurch.org. GRIEF SHARE Begins Tuesday, May 25th Grief Share is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them. Attend yourself or let a friend, coworker, or loved one know that Grief Share is being hosted at The Orchard. Call Laura James at 770-231-0497 or email at msljames@bellsouth.net for more information or to join the group. SEPTEMBER Women of Faith OVER THE TOP Conference Gwinnett Arena September 24-25th God loves us more than we know.  He gives us more than we can ask or dream.  He is unrestrained . . . excessive . . . outrageous . . . OVER the TOP! Join dozens of women from The Orchard and thousands of women from around the southeast for two unforgettable days of worship, inspiration, and sharing. Conference leaders include Marilyn Meberg, Patsy Clairmont, Sandi Patty, Lisa Whelchel, Nicole Johnson, Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman, and Mandisa. Everything starts on Friday at 10:00 AM and ends Saturday at 4:00 PM. Only $100.  $50 Deposit required by June 20th to reserve your ticket.  Price includes lunch on Friday and Saturday and a group t-shirt. Pick up a registration form at the information tables in the back of the worship center.  Turn it in soon. Contact Tracie Webb at 770-315-6934. WEEKLY  PRAYER GROUP Thursdays at 7:00 PM Meet in The Porch Everyone welcomed. No experience required. You don't have to pray out load unless you want to. Pray for your personal needs, listen for God to speak to you, and pray for others. Recieve a list of prayer requests given in worship the previous Sunday. Hope to see you this Thursday or any Thursday for the fastest 45 minutes of the week.     MONTHLY ELDER CARE AT SOUTHERN PLANTATION ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY Second Saturday of every month 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Help show love and kindness to older adults at the Southern Plantation Assisted Living Facility. Contact Bill Carmichael (770-925-8086) for more information or click here.  ANYTIME WANT A COPY OF A SUNDAY MESSAGE? They are available every week in three different formats. One, you can listen to previous messages online by clicking here. Two, you can pick up a DVD of a previous worship gathering any Sunday near the Welcome Center. The DVDs include the whole worship gathering. Three, you can pick up a CD of a previous worship gathering near the Welcome Center as well. Pick one up; use it yourself or pass it along to a friend. First come first serve. ORCHARD GEAR Everybody needs some Orchard gear! Just click on http://www.cafepress.com/orchardchurch to order your gear. It's easy! It's fast! It's affordable! And you get tons of choices! Order yours today and wear it with pride!