MISSION EMPHASIS FOR MAY: HEARTS IN MOTION (GUATEMALA)
Terry Ratcliff will once again be going to Guatemala for 10 days in July to support the Hearts in Motion Mission to local rural people who live in the Zacapa area. Many of them need basic medical support, food and small construction projects completed, as they are extremely poor. The team will be doing wellness checks for children and families, providing eyeglasses, food to many people who live at the local dump and surrounding area, a few building repairs, and a Vacation Bible School. They will be visiting orphanages, centers for malnourished children, senior citizen centers, and many villages where people do not have access to health care. The Guatemalan government does not have a Social Security system, or medical care and food program for children and families. They are responsible to find their own food and care. Terry will be taking eyeglasses, over the counter medicines like aspirin and vitamins, like-new children’s clothing and small hand toys with her. If you would like to donate any of the items, please place them in the Guatemala box in the narthex. If you would like to donate to Terry's trip to Guatemala this summer, please indicate by writing "Guatemala" on the memo line or on your offering envelope. If you would like to donate to the main Hearts In Motion Mission, please write "H.I.M." on the memo line.
NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRIES SUNDAY
The General Board of Global Ministries has designated today as Native American Ministries Sunday. Your generous gift will help support Native American ministries within the annual conference. It will grant Scholarships for Native Americans attending United Methodist schools of theology approved by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church, administered by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry; as well as, expansion of the number of target cities in the Native American Urban Initiative related to the General Board of Global Ministries.
RUMMAGE SALE FOR GUATEMALA TRIP
Terry Ratcliff will be having a rummage sale this coming Friday, May 13 beginning at 6:30 am to help raise funds for her Guatemala mission trip. You may bring your donated items beginning today and put them on the stage behind the curtain in the Social Hall.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Bake Sale
The United Methodist Women will be holding a bake sale during the rummage sale this coming Friday, May 13 beginning at 8:00 am. The funds collected from the baked goods will be used to buy sewing machines for the women in the Mara District of Tanzania.
UMCOR Tornado Relief has been designated for those caught in the path of the tornadoes in the Southeastern U.S. This is said to be the worst tornado outbreak in 40 years. UMCOR is assessing the damages and needs and has assigned a Disaster Response United States Advance Number #901670.
ATTENTION 2011 GRADUATES
We would like to acknowledge our 2011 graduates during 10:30 worship on Sunday, May 22. If you have a family member who is graduating this year from middle school, high school or college, please let the office know. You may share this on the registration pad, or email the church office at umcrc@verizon.net.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
Church Office Hours: 8:00 am—2:00 pm Monday—Friday
Today May 8, 2011—Mother's Day
8:00 am Celebration of Worship
Pastor Rich's Message: "LET MOM BE MOM"
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
Pastor Rich's Message: "LET MOM BE MOM"
11:45 am SSP Soap Shop in the Social Hall
2:00 pm Crop Circle in the Social Hall
UMYF will not be meeting today, in honor of Mother's Day
Monday May 9, 2011
6:30 pm Monday Night Bible Study meets in the Fellowship Room
Wednesday May 11, 2011
6:00 pm Sub-Missions Committee Meeting in Room 2
Thursday May 12, 2011
6:00 pm Missions Committee Meeting in Room 2
7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
Friday May 13, 2011
6:30 am Rummage Sale for Guatemala Trip in the Social Hall
8:00 am UMW Bake Sale in the Social Hall
Next Sunday May 15, 2011
8:00 am Celebration of Worship
CDR Alan Bradford's Message: " VICTORY CONTINUED"
9:00 am Sunday School for All Ages in the Education Building
10:30 am Celebration of Worship
CDR Alan Bradford's Message: " VICTORY CONTINUED"
2:30 pm UMYF Middle School Room 2
4:00 pm UMYF Senior High Room 2
NEW MEMBER OPPORTUNITY ON SUNDAY, MAY 22
Please speak to Pastor Rich if you wish to join, or if you have questions about the meaning of church membership.
PRESENCE, GIFTS, SERVICE
PRESENCE
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Worship Attendance: 8:00 am 27 10:30 am 142 Total 169
Sunday School Attendance: Teachers 4 Students 9 Total 13
Monday Bible Study May 2: Total 7
GIFTS
Stewardship for Sunday, May 1, 2011
General Fund $7,924.00 Loose Plate Offering: $34.00
Heifer Project $6.00 Living Bread Ministries $25.00
Dr. Elma Jocson $100.00 UMCOR (Tornado Relief)$575.00
Soap Sales $298.00 Great Strides (Cystic Fibrosis) $35.00
Social Hall Renovation $25.00 Bible Study $60.00
Togo Africa Ministry $100.00 Guatemala $1,050.00
High School Grades $200.00 Total: $10,432.00
SERVICE
ASSISTING TODAY IN WORSHIP
Liturgists: 8:00 am Elsa Hennings
10:30 am Scott Millett
Ushers: 8:00 am Juanita Morton and helpers
10:30 am Rocky and Nina Lane, Ray and Minnie Miller
Song Leaders: 8:00 am Adult Choir Members
10:30 am Adult Choir Members
Director of Music: Janice Anderson
Pianist: Patrick Rindt
Nursery Attendants: Parvin Paymanian and Rebecca Shaw
Offering Counters: Hazel Hensley, Barbara Johnson, Cathy Mattis
Creative Expression: Michelle Kilikauskas and Jill Bradford
Fellowship Hosts: Carol Gardiner, Diane Leveille, Chloe Bryant
Fellowship Hosts Next Sunday: Barbara Johnson, Cathy Mattis, Melanie Branson
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
Garry Maxwell Derek Wadelin John Veazey
Marty Netzer
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
MILITARY ALTAR CANDLE
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!
HEARING DEVICES
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.
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RIDGECREST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Web Site: www.umcrc.us E-mail: umcrc@verizon.net