what's happening and where to connect
Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many.
- 1 Corinthians 12:12-14
How to Join Burnt Hickory
When we speak of “placing membership,” that simply means that as a baptized disciple of Christ, you are choosing to make Burnt Hickory your church home and be involved in its work. Ideally, that means that you will attend worship, be part of one of our small groups, discipleship groups, and be involved in one of our ministries.
The first step is to attend Starting Point. This quarterly information session is hosted by our lead minister, and is where you can get your questions answered. There is no obligation if you come, but we will explain our mission and vision and the process for placing membership. To find out the date of the next Starting Point, call the church office at 678-354-2814.
To place membership, please click the link to complete and submit a BH Personal Profile form.
If you have not yet been baptized, please contact one of our ministers so that we can help you discover what the Bible says about this step in your spiritual journey.
Sign ups & Event Registration
Click here to sign up to serve at A.I.M. (Atlanta Inner-City Ministries). BH needs five volunteers on the 1st Sunday of each month to meet at 9 a.m. travel to A.I.M. to worship at 10 a.m., cook a meal, serve and clean-up after. Thank you for your commitment to helping the children and families of Atlanta Inner-City. They are located at 1966 Lakewood Terrace SE, Atlanta, GA 30315. For more information, contact Waleska White.
Women's Ministry: Gpsel Music & Movement
Join BH Women's Ministry for a relaxing evening of connecting with Christ with our minds, bodies, and souls. Our time together will be centered around spiritually uplifting music and gentle stretching. Please bring your own mat. Chair movement will be available. Must sign waiver. Complimentary light snacks and water will be provided. Fee is $5.00. Saturday, January 10, at 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Foyer. Click here to sign up!
Red Cross Blood Drive
The next BH Red Cross Blood Drive will be Thursday, January 15! Click here to sign up to give blood from 2:00-7:00 p.m.! The BH Sponsor Code is: BHCOC.
HELP is needed to check In donors from 2:00-7:00 p.m. If you are able to volunteer for an hour or more, or have questions, contact Sharon Rottier at the church office at 678-354-2814.
Get Connected!
Click here to sign up for a Connect or Discipleship Group. Groups start over the beginning of each year. If you want to continue in the same group, please select that group. You can change to a different group, or if you would like to start a new group, contact Tim Denison or Matt Carver.
Click BHYM to go to the BH Youth Ministry page to read about and sign up for upcoming youth events and activities.
BH Marietta Calendar/events
Family News
NO BHYM Wednesday's Gathering - December 24, 31 & January 7
The 6th-12th Graders will not meet during the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Enjoy time with your families.
AIM Sunday Sign UP - Sunday, January 4
Sunday, January 4, is the next opportunity to serve at AIM (Atlanta Inner-City Ministry). At least five (5) volunteers are needed. Meet at BH at 9:00 a.m., carpool to AIM, cook breakfast, and serve following worship. Click here to sign up for the months you can serve. For more information, contact Waleska White.
AIM items needed for collection are: Aluminum Pans, Forks, Spoons, Paper Plates, & Paper Towels. Place items in the collection bin outside of the Resource Room.
Ladies' Book Club & Card Caring Sisters - Thursday, January 8
This group usually meets on the 1st Thursday of the month from 6:30-9:00 p.m. in Room 124. For January, they will meet the 2nd Thursday. The book they will be reading and discussing in January is "All My Secrets" by Lynn Austin. For more information on the group, contact Janice Stroud at 404-861-0960.
BH Women's Ministry: Gospel Music & Movement - Saturday, January 10
Join the BH Women's Ministry in the Foyer from 5:00-7:00 p.m. for a relaxing evening of connecting with Christ with our minds, bodies, and souls. Our time together will be centered around spiritually uplifting music and gentle stretching. Please bring your own mat. Chair movement will be available. Must sign a waiver. Complimentary light snacks and water will be provided. The fee is $5.00 per person. Childcare provided upon request. Click here to sign up!
BH Sing - Sunday, January 11
BH Sings usually meets at 2:00 p.m. in the Foyer on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Everyone is welcome to join in on the singing. They will not meet in December.
American Red Cross Blood Drive - Thursday, January 15
There is always an urgent need for blood. The next BH Red Cross Blood Drive is Thursday, January 15, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. in the Teen Center. Click here to sign up! Our Sponsor Code is BHCOC. If you can volunteer to check donors in during those times, contact Sharon Rottier at the church office, 678-354-2814 or sharon.r@burnthickory.org.
Singing at Varenita Assisted Living Home - Saturday, January 17
Everyone is invited to sing and visit with the residents at Varenita Assisted Living, 1979 Mars Hill Rd NW, Acworth GA 30101, on 3rd Saturday of the month, at 2:00 p.m. For more information, contact Carol Johnson.
BH Quilters Group - Tuesday, January 20
The next meeting of the BH Quilters Group will be on Tuesday, January 20, in the Teen Center from 1:00-9:00 p.m. Stay for a few hours or all day. For more information, contact Maryse Kibler or Linda Austin.
Family Ministry: Film Festival - Saturday, January 31
The Film festival will be on Saturday, January 31, at 6:00 p.m. This is a formal, red-carpet–style event. Everyone is invited to participate by creating a 1–3 minute video in any genre and submitting it to kbjordan@outlook.com by Saturday, January 24. Whether it’s funny, dramatic, animated, documentary-style, or whatever you come up with, the choice is yours! This is a church wide event, and everyone is welcome to attend. Popcorn and snacks will be available. Get dressed up, get creative, and we can’t wait to see what people put together!
Enrollment for current students for the 2026-2027 school year will begin on January 5. Open enrollment for new students is February 2. Bright Beginnings serves 12 months (must be able to walk independently) to Pre-K and offers different monthly rates based on attendance. Help spread the word about our wonderful school by sharing this with family and friends. You may contact Lauren Barber at lauren.b@burnthickory.org or 678-354-2839 with any questions. To learn more, visit the Bright Beginnings Webpage.
There are several ways to give. Click here to give online. Or you can text your giving. Just text the amount you would like to give to 678-929-5365. You can also have it sent to us from your bank account or simply mail or bring a check to the church office (2330 Burnt Hickory Road, Marietta, GA 30064). For the church to avoid high transaction fees when giving online or giving by text, we would appreciate it if you would consider using your bank account (your bank’s routing number and your account number). This option will be from your bank account instead of from a credit card or debit card.
You also have the option to set your contribution to automatically be made each week, biweekly or monthly, whatever you choose. Simply change your one-time gift to Recurring.
For information on how to make these changes or if you have any questions, please contact the church office at 678-354-2814. Thank you!
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7
Inclement Weather
In the case we have inclement weather that may cause our service to be canceled, it will be communicated via email, text, posted on Facebook, and on the local news stations (11 Alive, WSB-TV, Fox 5 Atlanta).
