MISSION EMPHASES FOR APRIL: Dr. Elma Jocson and
HabitAt for Humanity
Dr. Elma Jocson is a general surgeon and a United Methodist missionary who is originally from the Philippines. She is sponsored in part by Ridgecrest United Methodist Church and the General Board of Global Missions of the United Methodist Church. Dr. Jocson is now at her new post at Ganta Hospital in Liberia.
We are proud to be the first congregation in the Indian Wells Valley to raise enough money to construct a complete Habitat home, and contribute many person hours and lunches for work crews. We expect Habitat for Humanity to continue to prosper and build homes for the needy. While the pace of building homes is slow, it meets a need for the estimated 1500 families living in sub-standard housing in our valley. Remember that Habitat for Humanity is Christian-based and non-profit. All money invested in Habitat will continue to build new homes as the partner families pay off their mortgages. Habitat for Humanity deserves our continued mission support.
EASTER OFFERING
The Administrative Council has designated our 2011 Easter Offering for the following three areas
of mission: Disaster Response for U.S. tornado victims, UMCOR Advance #901670; Krista Givens, Missionary in Hamburg, Germany; Garon & Susan Harris, Missionaries to Togo, Africa.
Easter Egg Hunt After Services TODAY
All
children are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt after the 8:00 am and 10:30 am
services in the courtyard. Thank you parents for watching that each child limits
his or her finds to 10 eggs each.
Vacation Bible School Planning
If you
are interested in helping with our VBS program this June, please come to the
planning meeting on Tuesday, April 26 in Room 11 at 9:00 am—our focus this
month will be on crafts and snacks!
ST. PETERSBURG MEN'S ENSEMBLE
Next Sunday afternoon, May 1 at 4:00 pm, The Ridgecrest United Methodist Church will once again be hosting the St. Petersburg Men's Ensemble. If you have not heard them before, now is your chance. A minimum $10.00 donation is requested. CDs will be available for $15.00. Cash only as they have no way of cashing a check. Thank you.
Friendship Circle
On Wednesday, April 27 at 6 p.m. the Friendship Circle will be meeting at LeRoy Jackson Park for a sack supper, followed by a walk through the labyrinth at the Maturango Museum. Please feel free to join us.
Monday Night Bible Study
The Monday night Bible study will be starting a new study on May 2 at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Room: "Old Testament Stories from the Backside" by J. Ellsworth Kalas. The author opens up new possibilities of insight into selected Old Testament stories by entering them through the "back side" --through a unique starting point, a creative retelling, a new lens, or the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. Books are available in the church office.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
Today, Sunday April 24, 2011—EASTER SUNDAY
6:30 am Easter Sunrise Service in the Sanctuary
Pastor Rich's Message: "THIS PIVOTAL EVENT"
8:00 am Easter Celebration in the Sanctuary with Expressive Dance
Pastor Rich's Message: "THIS PIVOTAL EVENT"
9:00 am Sunday School for All Ages in the Education Building
Easter Egg Hunt for Kids in the Garden
10:30 am Easter Celebration in the Sanctuary with Children's Easter Skit
Pastor Rich's Message: "THIS PIVOTAL EVENT"
11:45 am Easter Egg Hunt for the Kids in the Garden
UMYF Middle School and Senior High will not be meeting today
Monday April 25, 2011
6:00 pm Monday Night Bible Study meets for a potluck in the Fellowship Room
Tuesday April 26, 2011
9:00 am Vacation Bible School Planning in Room 10
Wednesday April 27, 2011
6:00 pm Missions Committe Meeting in Room 10
6:00 pm UMW Friendship Circle meeting at LeRoy Jackson Park for a picnic supper and walk the Labyrinth at the Maturango Museum
Thursday April 28, 2011
7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
Saturday April 30, 2011
9:00 am SSP Soap Shop Setup in the Social Hall
2:30 pm Wedding of Kristen Mattis and Anthony Brown in the Sanctuary
Next Sunday May 1, 2011
8:00 am Celebration of Worship and Holy Communion
Pastor Rich's Message: "SLOW ON THE UPTAKE"
9:00 am Sunday School for All Ages in the Education Building
9:00 am SSP Soap Shop in the Social Hall
10:30 am Celebration of Worship and Holy Communion
Pastor Rich's Message: "SLOW ON THE UPTAKE"
11:45 am SSP Soap Shop in the Social Hall
2:30 pm UMYF Middle School in Room 2
4:00 pm UMYF Senior High in Room 2
4:00 pm St. Peteresburg Men;‘s Ensemble in the Sanctuary
NEW MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 1 & MAY 22
Please speak to Pastor Rich if you wish to join, or if you have questions.
PRESENCE, GIFTS, SERVICE
Worship Attendance: 8:00 am 58 10:30 am 157 Total 215
Sunday School Attendance: Teachers 3 Students 5 Total 8
Monday Bible Study April 18: Total 10
GIFTS
Stewardship for Sunday, April 17, 2011
General Fund $6,946.00 Loose Plate Offering: $71.00
Heifer Project $9.00 Habiat for Humanity $115.00
UMCOR (Japan Relief) $135.00 Lving Bread Ministries $25.00
Dr. Elma Jocson $40.00 Krista Givens $175.00
Togo African Ministries $603.00 UMCOR $20.00
Youth Fund $25.00 Youth Fund Camp $200.00
Easter Offering: $730.00 SSP Soap Sales $11.00
Cystic Fibrosis, Great Strides $40.00 Easter Lilies $185.00
Total: $9,330.00
SERVICE
ASSISTING TODAY IN WORSHIP
Liturgists: 6:30 am Diane Leveille
8:00 am Diane Leveille
10:30 am Diane Leveille
Ushers: 8:00 am Juanita Morton and helpers
10:30 am Monte and Tina Frisbee, Ken and Patty Wetzel
Song Leaders: Adult Choir Members
Director of Music: Janice Anderson
Pianist: Patrick Rindt
Nursery Attendants: Parvin Paymanian and Rebecca Shaw
Offering Counters: Kristin Hall, Wes Hensley, Nancy Hodge
Creative Expression: Michelle Kilikauskas and Rebecca Toll
Fellowship Hosts: Rebecca Toll, Patty Bayne, Janet Tonkin
Fellowship Hosts Next Sunday: Shirley Kidner, Jill Brnadford
Pastor: Rich LaShure
Pastor Emeritus: Ed Jayne
Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries: Amy Ochoa
Secretary: Diane Wadelin
Custodian: Rex Ratcliff
WEEKLY PRAYER LIST RECIPIENTS
Joe Hansen John Veazey
U.S. MILITARY SERVICE PERSONNEL
Victor Aquino David Bird Alan Bradford
Ryan Carmichael Jonathan Cox Musashi Cummings
Jason Desmarais Brandon Deusenberry David Dunaway
James Garwalki Sheldon Greshem Todd Holland
Michael Leveille Ben Marvin Jason McCalf
Rob Merritt Tyler Odell Danny Oestreich
Tyson Price Karl Randall James Ryan
Andrew Smith Gary Sullivan Matthew Taylor
Maggis Tidwell Andrew Toll Andrew Valadez
Katie Werback Steven Whitmore Randall Zade
The third candle on the altar, the one with the red, white and blue ribbons, is lighted each Sunday in honor of and in prayerful support for our men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces. They are truly our heroes. Want to do more to show your support? Check out this web site: http://www.ourmilitary.mil/Message.aspx?SectionID=5
FELLOWSHIP TIME
Each Sunday following the 8:00 am worship, everyone is invited to stay for refreshments
and fellowship time outside the Narthex. In addtion, every Sunday following the 10:30 am worship, everyone is invited to a time of fellowship in the Social Hall, southward through the campus and over the little arched bridge. Refreshments are provided. Come on over, bring a friend, and share in the fellowship!
For anyone who is hearing impaired, or if you need volume enhancement, hearing assistance is available. Please notify an usher if you would like the use of a headset.
WORSHIP CDS AVAILABLE
CD's of any of the Worship Service can be obtained by marking "Request CD" when you sign the attendance registration pad. They are $1.00 each.