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. Of course other items are welcome as well. Some of the items that are always needed for the food pantry are: peanut butter, jelly, crackers, macaroni & cheese, canned vegetables, soup, top ramen, and tuna. Please place your items in the blue bucket in the Narthex and they will be taken to the Salvation Army.
UMCOR TORNADO RELIEF
UMCOR Tornado Relief has been designated for those caught in the path of the tornadoes in the United States. This is offocially the worst tornado outbreak in the last 50 years. UMCOR has assigned Disaster Response—United States Advance Number #901670.
VBS Donations
A
donation board of needed Vacation Bible School items are
posted outside the Narthex. Thank you in advance for helping us with our
shopping list and donating selected craft and food items for this special
outreach! Please bring items back on or before June 12. VBS will take place June
20-24.
Gourmet Pizza Dinner Fundraiser FOR SSP
Time
is running out to make your reservations for the high school SSP mission trip
fundraiser dinner this Saturday, June 4 at the Hoover's home. Cost to attend is
$15 per person, and includes salads, desserts, drinks, and two personal-sized
homemade pizzas with your choice of ingredients. Contact the church office
to reserve your spot!
CHURCH CONFERENCE ADJOURNED SESSION NEXT SUNDAY
Rev. Adiel DePano has given authorization for us to conduct an Adjourned Session of the Church Conference next Sunday, June 5 at 11:45 am following worship. The purpose of this every member meeting is to determine distribution of some of the church's retained earnings.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
Today May 29, 2011
8:00 am Celebration of Worship
Pastor Rich's Message: "PENELOPE'S SONG"
10:30 am Celebration of Worship
Pastor Rich's Message: "PENELOPE'S SONG"
2:30 pm UMYF Middle School in Room 2
4:00 pm UMYF Senior High in Room 2
5:00 pm Adult Sunday School in Room 4
Monday May 30, 2011
Office Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
6:30 pm Monday Night Bible Study meets in the Fellowship Room
Tuesday May 31, 2011
9:00 am VBS planning meeting in Room 11
Wednesday June 1, 2011
7:00 pm Board of Trustees meets in the Fellowship Room
Thursday June 2, 2011
7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
Saturday June 4, 2011
8:00 am United Methodist Men's Breakfast in the Social Hall
Followed by Trustees Work Day
5:30 pm SSP Fundraiser Pizza Dinner
Next Sunday June 5, 2011
8:00 am Celebration of Worship with Holy Communion
Pastor Rich's Message: "ASCENSION" Luke 24, Acts 1
10:30 am Celebration of Worship with Holy Communion
Pastor Rich's Message: "ASCENSION" Luke 24, Acts 1
11:45 am Adourned Session of the Church Conference in the Sanctuary
2:30 pm UMYF Middle School in Room 2
3:30 pm UMW Board Meeting - Room 4
4:00 pm UMYF Senior High in Room 2
5:00 pm Adult Sunday School in Room 4
PRESENCE, GIFTS, SERVICE
Worship Attendance: 8:00 am 62 10:30 am 150 Total 212
Sunday School Attendance: Teachers 5 Students 8 Total 13
Monday Bible Study May 23: Total 7
GIFTS
Stewardship for Sunday, May 22, 2011
General Fund $5,672.00 Loose Plate Offering: $70.00
Heifer Project $60.00 UMCOR (Tornado Relief) $170.00
UMCOR $25.00 Mara District -Tanzania $35.00
Vacation Bible School (VBS) $20.00 Hearts in Motion $445.00
Guatemala Trip $55.00 Youth Fund $25.00
Bible Study $24.00
Total: $6,616.00
SERVICE
ASSISTING TODAY IN WORSHIP
Liturgists: 8:00 am Diane Leveille
10:30 am Diane Leveille
Ushers: 8:00 am Juanita Morton and helpers
10:30 am Youth
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, Nina Lane
Creative Expression: Michelle Kilikauskas and Jill Bradford
Fellowship Hosts: Janice Anderson, Lynn Wade, Roxann Gibbs
Fellowship Hosts Next Sunday: Kathleen Hansen, Tina Frisbee, Julie Gervais
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
The Moreau Family Megan Adams and son
The Family and friends of Avery Anderson who passed into eternal life on May 24.
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.