A Message from the Pastor
COULDN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU!!!
I am blessed by notes that come to the church office
that express appreciation for special events that happen in
the church; things like special worship during Holy Week,
Easter Festival, Christmas Eve services, VBS, Greatest Gift
Journey, among MANY others. And while some of those notes
are directed to me and other staff, the truth is that this
ministry just simply could not happen without YOU!!
Beyond even the “specials,” our ministry together is
blessed by volunteer ministers almost every day of
the week! There are just too many to name individually and
in fact there are too many MINISTRIES to try to list. But
EVERY one of you is appreciated so much more than we can
express. Our congregation’s purpose is to boldly make
disciples for Jesus Christ in a welcoming community where we
graciously share our love and spiritual gifts. And the
evidence shows that there are MANY who have joined in
working out that purpose together for the work of Christ
among us. More are added to those ministries every week.
We appreciate every one of you!
In recognition of your generous offering of time and
energies, this Sunday, May 4th we want to invite you to come
to the Church Lounge between 9:30 and 10:25 or following the
second service at 11:30 for “goodies” prepared and provided
by the pastors and staff as a way of saying, “thank you”
for all you do in the ministry. There will be food and a
great place to share fellowship as you accept our thanks for
a job SO well done! You are awesome!!!
Come join us in the Church Lounge (Sacred Grounds)
on Sunday! —
Larry
 Volunteers
needed for the summer
Kids Community is in need of volunteers to lead in the
following areas for the summer. If you, too, are passionate
about our children and their spiritual health and can give
at least ONE Sunday this summer please call ASAP.
- Discoveryland (Preschool 10:15-11:30)
- Kidz J.a.M. (After Children’s sermon during 10:25
worship.)
- Lead a “One Room Sunday School” (9:15- 10:15)
Camp counselors needed
“Why, because it’s just that important”
Pastor Carolyn is looking for at least 4 more adult
women counselors and 3 more junior counselors (14-18 years
old), as well as 3 male adult and 3 male junior counselors
for the week of June 15-20. If you have energy, love
children and are ready to have your socks blessed off we
need you. Call Pastor Carolyn ASAP.
Summer Fun Camp with Miss Judy and Miss
Kim
This summer, we will be offering six one week sessions
of summer fun and enrichment for children ages 4-7. Each
week we will explore a different theme. Classes will meet
from 9 AM to 12 noon each morning.
June 9-13 – Animal Week
June 16-20 – Let’s Go Green: Ecology and Nature
July 7-11 – Sport Week
July 14-18 – Angel Week
Aug. 4-8 – Imagination in the World of Books
Aug. 25-29 – School is Fun!
The price for each session is $40. Applications are
available in the church office or the preschool classrooms.
For more details, call Judy Nace at 254-0892 or 259-9002.
Please pick up your dishes
Dishes left from the salad
luncheon are on the table outside fellowship hall kitchen.
Please pick them up as soon as possible.
U.M.W. Breakfast Club
Saturday, May 3, 2008
9:00 AM
Honker’s Restaurant on Day Road
No Reservations Needed
First Quarter Statements
The first quarter record of giving statements are ready and
can be picked up in Sacred Grounds (Lounge).
Attention Kids Community Parents
Our B.I.G. idea for May is: We believe God’s presence in our
lives can completely change us.
Our Bible verse for May says: “See, everything has become
new!” 2 Corinthians 5:17
This month your children will learn about Zacchaeus,
Peter, Paul and Lydia, whose lives were changed when they
met Jesus. Help your child learn that he or she can be a
follower of Jesus, just as the people in the Bible stories
did.
Your child will hear the story of Pentecost, the birthday
of the church. They will learn that 3,000 people were
baptized and became followers of Jesus on that day. What a
great way to start the church.
The idea of the Holy Spirit may be difficult for your
child. Say, “We cannot see the wind, but we can see what the
wind does as it blows the leaves in the trees. We cannot see
it, but we know that the Holy Spirit is here to guide and
help us as we follow Jesus.”
This month our kids will also be collecting change:
CHANGE FOR CHANGE
We can be part of changing our world for the better with the
change that we sacrificially give.
STARTING MAY 25TH WE WILL BEGIN OUR
ONE ROOM SUMMER SCHEDULE: IF SEVERAL OF YOU PARENTS AND
GRANDPARENTS WOULD VOLUNTEER THEN THE ROTATION WOULD ONLY
HAPPEN ONE TIME THIS SUMMER. PLEASE CALL PASTOR CAROLYN
ASAP.
Click here to see
an overview of the May lessons.
Speeders Activities for 2008
May – trip to Meijers Gardens, Grand Rapids, Michigan
June - Amish Acres to see “The Music Man” and dinner
at the Country Table Restaurant in Nappanee
July 9 – Serve lunch at Hope Rescue Mission
July 17 – Bethel College Dessert Theater, 8 PM
August – Turkeyville -“Church Basement Ladies”
September 20 – Tony Compolo & Mark Lowry at the Blue
Gate Theater
October 25 – 1:30 PM – Gospel Group “Voices of
Praise” to perform here. Dessert provided
November – Travelogue to Alaska by Ron and Mary Jane
Bowman
December – Bus trip to Purdue for Christmas Concert
for matinee performance either December 12, 13 or 14
Details for these events will be announced as they are
available.
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