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. 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.
Food fOR the Month
This year the Missions Committee has elected to designated a specific food each month to be provided to the Salvation Army. The food item for May is: Refried Beans
VBS Donations
We are eagerly
preparing for Vacation Bible School 2011 which is almost a month away. A
donation board of needed items will be up outside the narthex beginning next
Sunday the 22nd. Thank you in advance for helping us with our shopping list and
donating selected craft and food items for this special outreach!
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.
CUB SCOUTING ADVENTURE
On Friday, May 20 at 6:30 pm, at Grace Lutheran Church, 502 N. Norma, Pack 341 (our Charter Pack) and Pack 848 will be sponsoring a Cub Scouting Adventure for all interested boys who will be in 1st thru 5th grade for the 2011-2012 school year. For more information contact Heather Metziner at 371-4745.
Sister's Act
The Sister's Act will be meeting in the Fellowship room on Wednesday, May 18 at 9:00 am to discuss Greg Mortenson book "Stones into Schools" and the recent developments in his life and Pakistan. Everyone is invited, even if you have not read his book.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
Today 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
3:30 pm UMW Board Meeting
4:00 pm UMYF Senior High Room 2
5:00 pm Adult Sunday School Room 4
Monday May 16, 2011
6:30 pm Monday Night Bible Study meets in the Fellowship Room
Wednesday May 18, 2011
9:00 am Sister's Act in the Fellowship Room
12 Noon 3M Circle at the home of Janet Tonkin, 946 Thorn
6:00 pm Finance Committee in the Fellowship Room
7:00 pm Administrative Council in the Fellowship Room
Thursday May 19, 2011
7:00 pm Jim and Jeanne Strathdee Music Workshop
Friday May 20, 2011
7:00 pm Jim and Jeanne Strathdee Concert - Sanctuary
Saturday May 21, 2011
2:30 pm Jim and Kay Weeks 50th Anniversary Reception- Social Hall
4:00 pm Jim and Kay Weeks-Renewal of Vows - Sanctuary
Next Sunday May 22, 2011
8:00 am Celebration of Worship
Pastor Rich's Message: "COMING AND GOING WITH GOD"
9:00 am Sunday School for All Ages in the Education Building
10:30 am Celebration of Worship
Pastor Rich's Message: "COMING AND GOING WITH GOD"
2:30 pm UMYF Middle School Room 2
4:00 pm UMYF Senior High Room 2
5:00 pm Adult Sunday School - Room 4
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
Worship Attendance: 8:00 am 39 10:30 am 144 Total 183
Sunday School Attendance: Teachers 2 Students 4 Total 6
Monday Bible Study May 9: Total 11
GIFTS
Stewardship for Sunday, May 8, 2011
General Fund $7,214.00 Loose Plate Offering: $33.00
Heifer Project $9.00 Habitat for Humanity $25.00
Living Bread Ministries $369.00 Krista Givens $35.00
UMCOR (Tornado Relief)$360.00 Holiday Food Baskets $369.00
Soap Sales $1,805.50 Easter Offering $153.00
Native American Ministries $222.00 Social Hall Renovation $25.00
Sierra Service Project $200.00 Hearts in Motion $120.00
Guatemala $105.00 Bible Study $12.00
United Methodist Men $27.00 Total: $11,0836.50
SERVICE
ASSISTING TODAY IN WORSHIP
Liturgists: 8:00 am Laura Lei Miller
10:30 am Cathy Mattis
Ushers: 8:00 am Juanita Morton and helpers
10:30 am Stanley and Ellen Chassagne
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: Sheri Boston, Nancy Saxon
Creative Expression: Michelle Kilikauskas and Jill Bradford
Fellowship Hosts: Barbara Johnson, Cathy Mattis, Melanie Branson
Fellowship Hosts Next Sunday: Betty Clark, Paige Netzer, Joanna Rindt
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
Debby Poteat Dan Tobias
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 addition, 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 the 10:30 service, as well as most of the seasonal services, may be obtained for $1.00 each by completing the form in the Narthex. Follow the instructions on the small manila envelopes in the acrylic holder. In most cases they may be picked up the following Sunday in the church office. Thank You.